The Photograph Andrew County Tombstones (PACT) Project

Savannah Cemetery
Pre-1924 Obituaries
Andrew County, Missouri

Date of death: 30 Dec 1906
Subject: Elizabeth V. (Carroll) Howell
Source: St. Joseph News-Press, 31 Dec 1906, p. 6

Mrs. Elizabeth Howell, aged seventy-seven years, widow of John D. [sic] Howell, who conducted a general store at Eighth and Olive streets many years ago, died early yesterday morning, at the home of her sister, Mrs. V. M. Blankenship, Thirty-third street and Mitchell avenue. The body was forwarded at 10 o'clock this morning to Savannah, Mo., for burial.

Date of death: 29 Oct 1905
Subject: John Munkres
Source: St. Joseph News-Press, 31 Oct 1905, p. 6

The Rev. N. R. Davis, pastor of King Hill Christian Church, was called to Savannah today to preach the funeral of John Munkers [sic], a young farmer who lived four miles west of that place, with his parents. The dead young man was about twenty-one years old and was a victim of tuberculosis. He spent the greater part of the summer in Colorado, but was not benefited. He died Sunday. He was a member of the Christian Church, having been baptized by Mr. Davis five years ago. The funeral was from the Christian Church in Savannah, and interment was in the cemetery at that place.

Date of death: 28 Jul 1904
Subject: Thomas H. Ensor
Source: St. Joseph Gazette, 1 Aug 1904, p. 8

Savannah, Mo., July 31.—Thomas Ensor died at his home here July 28, aged 48 years. He leaves a wife, a daughter and son.

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: 21 Feb 1907
Subject: Alexander Buchanan Kennard
Source: St. Joseph News-Press, 21 Feb 1907, p. 7

Alexander Kennard, forty-seven years old, a boxmaker, died of pneumonia at 7 o'clock this morning at his home, 1713 South Ninth street. He is survived by his wife and four children. The body will be taken to Savannah, Mo. for burial.

Source: St. Joseph News-Press, 25 Feb 1907, p. 10

Savannah, Mo., Feb. 25.—The remains of A. B. Kennard of St. Joseph were brought here Saturday and interred in the Savannah Cemetery. He formerly lived here.

Date of Death: 18 Dec 1909
Subject: Isaac H. DeCoursey (or Decourcy)
Source: St. Joseph News-Press, 18 Dec 1909, p. 1

I. H. Decoursey, a carpenter, was stricken with apoplexy at the Burris & Windish livery barn, 1926 Frederick avenue, at 10 o'clock this forenoon, and died while he was being carried to Mrs. Mary Ferguson's boarding house, 1928 Colhoun street, where he had been living for the last eight months.

DeCoursey was sixty-four years old and his home is in Savannah, where he has a wife and four children. He had been employed in St. Joseph by the J. C. O'Hair Construction Company, but did not go to work this morning on account of feeling badly.

DeCoursey went into the livery barn where he sat in the office and talked with the employes of the place. After he had been there about a half an hour, he suddenly rose from his chair and pitched forward. Several men were in the room when he fell and they carried him to his boarding house. Coroner C. F. Byrd was notified and views the body. He decided that the cause of death was apoplexy.

The surviving children range in age from seven to fifteen years. The body was removed to an undertaking establishment and will probably be sent to Savannah for burial.

Date of Death: 25 Dec 1897
Subject: David P. Abbott
Source: St. Joseph Gazette, 26 Dec 1897, p. 5

David P. Abbott, of Savannah, fell dead at the corner of Fourth and Jule streets, about 9:30 o'clock last night, and his daughter, Maud, was the only witness to his sudden demise.

The screams of the young lady soon brought assistance and a carriage bore the remains to the home of L. O. Stiles, Twelfth and Felix, from which place the deceased had departed a few minutes before in apparently splendid health and spirits.

Dr. T. H. Doyle was called and arrived by the time the body did, but life was extinct, and the physician was called on to wait on the daughter, who was almost hysterical over the sudden death of her father. Mr. Abbott was one of the wealthiest and best-known citizens of Savannah and came down yesterday with his daughter, Maud, to attend the matinee. They stopped with Mr. Stiles' family, who are old friends, and after supper Mr. Abbott looked at his watch and thought it was 8 o'clock. A few minutes later he discovered that it was 9 instead of 8, and as he wanted to return home on the 9:30 Chicago Great Western train, he hurried his daughter into her wraps and the two started for the depot on North Third street.

When they reached the corner of Fourth and Jule streets after walking rapidly, Mr. Abbott suddenly reeled and fell to the ground. He tried to rise, but his daughter told him to be still. He said, "I am gone," and his spirit quietly left the clay tenement and winged its way to its Creator.

The young lady, frantic with grief, screamed for help, which quickly arrived, as above stated.

Miss Maud was so overcome that Dr. Doyle was compelled to remain with her till after midnight, when she became more quiet.

Mr. Abbott is one of the oldest citizens of Savannah, is well known in St. Joseph, and was 57 years old. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. William Limrick of Savannah, and Miss Maud who was with him at the time of his death.

He had retired from active business, but was interested in several banks in Kansas and Missouri, besides having another of other business interests. No one stood higher in the estimation of those who knew him than did Mr. Abbott, and his sudden taking off will be a sad blow not only to his family, but to many friends. Mr. Abbott has had several attacks before, and Dr. Doyle said had also been suffering for some time from diabetes.

Coroner Spier Richmond was notified and responded promptly, but after viewing the body and hearing the facts decided an inquest was not necessary. Undertaker Heaton took charge of the remains, and the funeral will be announced later.

Date of Death: 16 Sep 1852
Subject: Julia Emeline Abney
Source: Savannah Sentinel, Saturday, September 18, 1852, p. 2

"[Died] Early yesterday morning, Julia Emeline, daughter of Mr. Jackson Abney, of this place, aged 10 months.

"Leaves have their time to fall--
And flowers to fade at the north wind's breath
And stars to set; but all--
Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O death"

Date of Death: 7 Mar 1902
Subject: Eli Alderman
Source: The Democrat, 14 Mar, 1902, p. 4, column 2

A Pioneer Passes Away

Eli Alderman, who was one of Savannah’s pioneer citizens passed away at his home in this city on Friday, March 7, 1902. Mr. Alderman was born in Morgan county, Ohio, in 1822, where he continued to reside until he came to Savannah in 1865. He was the founder of the Dry Goods firm, which is now known as M. H. Alderman & Co. The business was started by him in the same building in which the above firm is now doing business.

He was married to Mary J. Joy, who passed to the great beyond in 1893, in 1846 in Ohio, and to this union were born three sons and one daughter, two sons, Carl J. and M. H. survive him.

Mr. Alderman in middle life became a member of the M. E. church, and was a member of that body to the day of his death.

The funeral services were conducted from the Sixth Street M. E. church last Saturday and the remains were laid to rest beside those of his wife in the Savannah cemetery.

Date of Death: 26 Feb 1906
Subject: William Bethel Allen
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 9 Mar 1906, p. 5

William B. Allen, one of the 1841 settlers of Andrew county, died at his home near Rosendale, February 26, 1906 aged 84 years.

Date of Death: 21 Sep 1883
Subject: Lydia M. (Austin) Wilkerson
Source: Savannah newspaper, 28 Sep 1883

Died, in Savannah, Mo., Sept. 21, 1883, Lydia M., wife of J. W. Wilkerson. Mrs. Wilkerson, whose maiden name was Austin, was born in Harrodsburg, Warren county, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1837. Converted at the early age of 11 years, she united with the M. E. Church where she adorned the doctrine of Christ, by a consistent Christian life. She, with her parents, came to Missouri in January, 1865; was married Feb. 26, 1867. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases. Naturally of a weak constitution, she had a stroke of paralysis, which in a few days was followed by another, and a third stroke destroyed her power of speech; and to a system already weakened by disease, was added malarial fever, which soon proved fatal. The funeral services were conducted, at the SixthStreet M. E. Church, by the pastor, and were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends, showing the high esteem in which she was held by all who knew her. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all.

Date of Death: 21 Apr 1874
Subject: Thomas Austin
Source: Andrew County Republican, 22 May 1874, p. 8

On Wednesday morning, at 2 o'clock, Thomas Austin (familiarly known to every one as "Uncle Tommy") died, after a long, lingering illness. The funeral services took place yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, at the sixth street Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J. Gillies. A large number of friends were in attendance. Thomas Austin was born in New Jersey, sixteen miles west of Philadelphia, on March 5, 1805. In 1815 the family removed to Greene county, Ohio. From thence he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he kept hotel successfully for ten years, accumulating some property. He returned to Greene county afterward, and at the close of the late war removed to Savannah, where he continued to reside and do business until his death. He first bought the Union House, (afterward the Clifton House, and burned down) which he kept a number of years, and subsequently took the St. Charles Hotel, which he managed up to shortly before the time of his death. Deceased was married three times, but leaves only a single heir, the wife of Mr. Charles Barber. "Uncle Tommy" was a thorough-going business man, and enjoyed and deserved the confidence and respect of all who knew him.

Date of Death: 23 Mar 1920
Subject: Anna Estella (Bailey) Paul
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 2 Apr 1920, p. 2

Our deep sympathy goes out to O. E. Paul, of Mound City, by the death of his dear wife, which occurred at the home in Mound City, on Thursday last, March 25, aged 76 years, after an illness of two weeks from heart trouble. The couple has journeyed together here, sharing with each other all the ups and downs of life that had come to them for fifty-five years, and now she separates from him and her splendid children, only to go before to beckon them on to come up higher.

We copy the following from the Savannah Reporter, of March 25:

"Before her marriage she was Miss Anna E. Bailey, and was born in Newport, Kentucky, April 6, 1844, and was just two weeks short of 76 years old, and had lived in Savannah forty-three years of that time. She was married to O. E. Paul January 31, 1865, and he started the Savannah Reporter in April, 1876. Prior to that in 1872 he ran the Savannah Republican here. To them ten children were born, three daughters dying in infancy and one son, John W., dying at the age of 26. The other children are: Mrs. Claude Petree, of Paris, Ky.; O. E. Paul, Jr., and A. B. Paul, of Kansas City; Dr. Theodore Paul, of Tarkio, and Dr. W. E. Paul, of Mound City.

"She had been a member of the Episcopal church since girlhood, and was both a Mary and Martha, looking ever toward the higher things of life as well as taking care of her household. A good mother has gone and her reward will indeed be great. There can be no tears for one who lived as she did and finished so nobly this lesson. Tears are only for those who are left here in loneliness and the journey yet to complete.

"The body was brought to Savannah Wednesday, and memorial services were held at the Episcopal church, at one o'clock, with the Rev. C. Heley Moloney [sic] in charge, and the body was place in the Savannah cemetery."

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: 8 Feb 1896
Subject: Andrew Barr
Source: Savannah Reporter, 14 Feb 1896

Andrew Barr was born County Down, Ireland, December 10, 1822. He died at his home in Andrew county, February 8, 1896, at the age of 73 years 1 month and 26 days. He came with parents to America at about age eight, settling in New York. state. About three years later, they removed to Scioto Co., Ohio, and removed to Andrew county in 1865. He married Jane Liggett, March 13, 1844, and to this union were born five sons and two daughters. The wife died nine years ago. He united with Mount Zion Presbyterian Church in Gentry county in 1855. Mr. Barr donated the land for the Hackberry Ridge Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the UnionCemetery.

[Note: He was later reinterred at Savannah.]

Date of Death: 21 Feb 1918
Subject: Joseph Barr
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 1 Mar 1918, p. 5

M. R. Cummings and wife, and J. T. Scott and wife attended the funeral of Mrs. Cummings' brother-in-law, Joseph Barr, which was held at Savannah, Saturday. Mr. Barr died with pneumonia, Thursday, at Rea, Mo., at the age of 66 years, 5 months and 23 days leaving a wife, one daughter, and one grandchild. The interment was at Savannah.

Date of Death: 20 Mar 1897
Subject: Margaret (Barr) Cain
Source: unknown, Mar 1897

Died - Saturday, March 20th at about 2 o'clock P.M. at the home of her father, Boyd Barr, near this city, Mrs. A. J. Cain, aged 43 years and 3 days. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Cravens. The remains were interred in the Savannah cemetery.

Date of Death: 15 Jul 1876
Subject: Mary Louise Baumle
Source: Andrew County Republican, 20 Jul 1876, p. 4

Died. On Saturday last, in this place, of cholera infantum, Louisa [sic], infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Baumle aged 1 year 7 months.

Date of Death: 25 Apr 1906
Subject: Eva M. (Beeson) Hunt
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 11 May 1906, p. 5

Mrs. A. R. Hunt, formerly Miss Eva M., daughter of Rev. I. R. Beeson and wife, died at her home in Savannah, April 29 [sic], 1906, aged 33 years. She was married to Rev. A. R. Hunt at Mound city, June 30, 1896. She leaves a husband, two sons and a daughter.

Date of Death: 2 Jul 1918
Subject: Joseph L. Bennett
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 6 Jul 1918

A Well Known Pioneer of Savannah Dies after a Brief Illness

Considerable surprise was expressed and much sorrow felt in this city Tuesday when news reached here that Hon. Joseph L. Bennett of Savannah had died at his home that morning after a very brief illness with uraemic poisoning. He was one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of that place where he had spent the greater portion of his long life of eighty-two years.

Joseph L. Bennett was well and favorably known here and for that matter all over Northwest Missouri. He had been active in business and politics all of his life. The funeral occurred from his late home Thursday and was very largely attended. The ceremonies were in charge of Rev. Davidson and the Masonic fraternity.

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].

Date of Death: 17 Jan 1921
Subject: Elizabeth (Blair) Gilmore
Source: unknown, Jan 1921

The funeral services for the late Mrs. John C. Gilmore were held at the M.E. Church South Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 with the address by Reverend A. D. Seelig and burial was in the SavannahCemetery.
Elizabeth Blair, daughter of Thomas and Eliza Blair, was born near Londonderry, County Donegal, Ireland, December 25, 1851. She died in Savannah, Missouri, January 17, 1921, at the age of 69 years and 23 days.
Thomas and Eliza (Patterson) Blair, with their children, except one daughter who remained in Ireland, came to the United States and settled near Oregon, Holt Co., Mo. in 1866. In 1870, on March 6, Elizabeth was united in marriage to John C. Gilmore. To this union were born eight children. One daughter, Eva, died at the age of nine years, the following are still living: Mrs. Gottleib (Mary) Yenni, of the Bennet Lane neighborhood; Mrs. Clyde (Susan) Thrailkill of St. Joseph; William Gilmore of Savannah; Robert Gimore of St. Joseph; Mrs. Lee (Grace) Thrailkill of Omaha; Mrs. William (Anna) Benningfield of Milwaukee and Harry Gilmore of St. Joseph. Besides these children there are fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two brothers, Robert and Andrew Blair of Rosendale and one sister Mrs. Michael (Katherine) Killean of Fairbury,Nebraska are also living.
As a wife, Mrs. Gilmore was true and faithful; as a mother, loving, kind, gentle and always thoughtful of her children; as friend and neighbor, always considerate and kind. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Date of Death: 5 Feb 1914
Subject: Sarah (Bowles or Cowles) McKnight
Source: Savannah Reporter, 6 Feb 1914, p. 1, column 2

Mrs. McKnight’s Funeral Today.

Mrs. Sarah McKnight died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Brooks on West Market aged eighty-seven years. She had been sick for sometime and her death was not unexpected. The funeral will be this afternoon at 3 p.m. at the residence.

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: 16 Jan 1917
Subject: James Breckenridge
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 26 Jan 1917, p. 3

A resident of Andrew county since 1844, and of Savannah since 1884, James Breckenbridge [sic] died last Tuesday, aged 81.

Date of Death: 10 Sep 1913
Subject: Margaret Ann (Breit) Gibbins
Source: Savannah Reporter19 Sep 1913

The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. William Gibbins took place at the Crown Hill church Friday morning with Rev. J. W. Keithley in charge. She died September 10, aged thirty-nine years, ten months and twenty-seven days. She was a daughter of Frederick Breit, who was an early settler, and she leaves besides her husband and son, Arthur, five brothers, J. E. Breit, U. G., W. I., J. S. F., and C. S., and one sister Mrs Ora Pyle. Miss Margaret Anna Breit was married to William Gibbins, October 15, 1899. She was converted under the preaching of Rev. C. C. Selecman and lived a consistant [sic] Christian life and was a loving mother and devoted wife. The remains were placed in the Savannah cemetery.

Date of Death: 20 Sep 1902
Subject: Elizabeth (Brickhill) Frodsham
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 26 Sep 1902, p. 8

Mrs. Elizabeth Frodsham, of Savannah, one of the oldest and most respected citizens, died Sunday night, September 21, 1902, aged eighty-five years.

Date of Death: 21 May 1906
Subject: Joseph C. Brooks
Source: Savannah Reporter, 25 May 1906- probably partial

Mr. Brooks came to Andrew County with his parents in 1857 from Rockcastle County, Ky. The family lived near Kodiak, Rochester Township. Mr. Brooks taught school for about eight years. While he was threshing, a serious injury resulted in the loss of his left September 5, 1882. During the same year he was elected Circuit Court Clerk. He held that position for eight years. He held various offices of trust and was a member of the Christian Church. His father was Judge James W. Brooks.

On May 21, 1906, Joseph C. Brooks took his own life, using a gun borrowed from William Clasbey. The train men on the noon Maple Leaf freight saw the body and told the section men who were down the track. They told the agent who notified the prosecuting attorney, Mr. Pyle, who found the unfolded note pinned to his vest and his coat buttoned over it.

Source: Holt County Sentinel, 25 May 1906, p. 5

J. C. Brooks, 63 [sic] years old, killed himself at Savannah, Monday, May 21st, by firing a shotgun with his cane. The aged man went to the city park about 3 o'clock and made all preparations to die. A shot was heard by a train crew in the neighborhood, and upon investigation, they found the old man dead. The entire upper portion of his head was blow off. He had seated himself on a bench, and, steadying the shotgun, he pulled [the] trigger with his cane. Mr. Brooks was twice circuit clerk of Andrew county. He was a cripple, having lost a leg many years ago. He leaves a wife, a daughter and a brother, all living near Savannah. The old man is said to have been despondent for some time past.

Date of Death: 24 Dec 1903
Subject: William H. Bryant
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 1 Jan 1904, p. 5

Dr. W. H. Bryant, one of the prominent physicians of this section of our state, died at his home in Savannah, on Dec. 24, 1903, aged 71 years. He had been a resident of Andrew county for 46 years.

Date of Death: 11 Jul 1914
Subject: John Columbus Burns
Source: Savannah Reporter, 17 Jul 1914

John C. Burns Buried Monday

The funeral of John Columbus Burns was held at the M. E. Church, South, on Monday at 2:30 p.m. Mr. Burns was the son of John and Susanna Burns, and was born in Morgan county, Indiana, June 29, 1844, and died at his home in Savannah at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, July 11, aged seventy years and twelve days. He had suffered for many long and weary days from Bright's disease but the end came calmly and peacefully. For many years he had been a citizen of this community and was well known and honored as an honest upright man. In June 1888, he was married to Mrs. Mahala Laney, who survives him. He was the step-grandfather of Mrs. Earl Henderson, who was raised from infancy by Mr. and Mrs. Burns. During the pastorate of Rev. S. W. Hayne Mr. Burns joined the M. E. Church, South, and was ever a faithful, loyal member. No higher honor can be given him that to say he was a Christian.

F. M.

Date of Death: 28 Jan 1905
Subject: Amy M. Cain
Source: unknown, [Feb] 1905

Amy M. Cain was born May the 11th, 1889 and died January the 28th, 1905, aged 15 years, 8 months and 17 days. She had been afflicted for some weeks with inflammatory rheumatism and suffered great agony for several days prior to her death. She united the the M. E. Church in August 1903 and had lived a faithful Christian to the end. She leaves a father, two sisters and four brothers in mourning. Amy was a good and kind girl and beloved by all who knew her. Her remains were interred in the Savannah cemetery, Monday by the side of her mother and sister who preceded her some years ago.

Date of Death: 10 Jan 1918
Subject: John Rice Caldwell
Source: Savannah Reporter, 18 Jan 1918

John Rice Caldwell was the great-grandson of William Caldwell, who was born in Scotland, and the grandson of John Caldwell, who was born in Ireland and who later settled in Ross county, Ohio, and who in 1807 was united in marriage to Mary McClure of York county, Pennsylvania. Captain William Caldwell, the father of John Rice Caldwell, was born in Ross county, Ohio, in 1808, and his father John Caldwell service in the war of 1812 against Great Brittain. Captain William Caldwell was united in marriage July 26, 1841, to Mary Pearson, who was born near Cape May, N. J., February 24, 1806.

John Rice Caldwell, the subject of this sketch, was born on the same farm on which his father was in Ross county, Ohio, June 13, 1832. In 1833 Captain William Caldwell, with his family and aged mother, moved to Noble county, Indiana, where they remained until 1849.

The Caldwell's [sic] were pioneers of Ohio and Indiana, and lived among the Indians, who were especially friendly, and whose language they learned to speak.

In 1843 Captain William Caldwell married Elizabeth Christie, who was born in Ross county, Ohio, in 1822. William Caldwell moved his family from Noble county, Indiana, to Andrew County, Missouri, in 1849. They made the trip by wagon and during the entire trip did not cross a bridge or a railroad track. They crossed the rivers by ferry and forded the streams. Arriving in Andrew county in August, 1849, they settled in Rochester.

Captain Caldwell bought mill property and built the first bridge across the Platte river at Rochester, J. R. working in the mill with his father in his early manhood, and later engaged in the mercantile business. In April, 1865, he moved to Savannah where he served as deputy circuit clerk under his father. In 1868, he was elected judge of the probate court and re-elected in 1872. After retiring from the probate office he engaged in the practice of law and mercantile pursuits until 1887, when he moved to Kansas to engage in the banking business. He retired from business and returned to Savannah in 1905, where he resided until his death.

In 1857, John R. Caldwell was married to Miss Sarah D. Phillips of Maysville, Kentucky. Four children were born of this union. William S., died in infancy, Mrs. J. P. Burns, Mrs. Sue E. Laney and Edwin survive him. Mrs. Caldwell died in 1868.

In 1871 Judge Caldwell was married to Miss Elizabeth Farley. To this union three children were born, Dr. Clyde F., Charles and Mrs. Grace E. Hall. He is survived by his wife, six children, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild and three brothers.

He united with the Presbyterian church in 1869, was elected deacon in 1870 and ruling elder in 1880. When a very young man he joined the I.O.O.F. in Rochester and was thought to be the oldest continuous member of the Savannah lodge.

Judge Caldwell was very devoted to the church and under no circumstances would he permit any thing to interfere with his church attendance and duties, and at the day of his death he was the senior member of the session.

He came from that sturdy Scotch-Irish stock which always stood for the right and his influence for good will long be felt in this community. His going is not alone felt by his family, but by many old friends, who have sat with him in the church or the councils of the Godly.

Date of Death: May 1898
Subject: Henry Green Caples
Source: Tabor Beacon [IA] 27 May 1898

Our Percival letter which was received too late for this issue, contains the news of the suicide of H. G. [sic] Caples, a prominent physician of that place, last Saturday. From the particulars given in the letter, it seems that Dr. Caples had been drinking heavily of late, and that while under the influence of liquor, took an overdose of morphine, but whether the drug was taken with suicidal intent is not known. He leaves a wife and 7 children. Funeral was held Monday, conducted by Rev. Simons of Hamburg, after which the remains were shipped to Savannah Mo., his old home for interment.

Date of Death: 19 Jun 1922
Subject: William A. Chapman
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 24 Jun 1922

Rev. W. A. Chapman of Rosendale, a well known Christian preacher of Northwest Missouri, was struck by a Burlington train between Savannah and Rosendale Monday forenoon and killed. He did not hear the train whistle for the crossing.

Date of Death: 17 Mar 1875
Subject: Maud Chittenden
Source: Andrew County Republican, 19 Mar 1875, p. 8

Died. Chittenden.-- In Savannah, on the 17th inst., at 12 o'clock and five minutes, a.m., of bronchitis and measles, Maude, infant daughter of A. S. and Cinderilla Chittenden-- aged 1 year, 10 months and 17 days.

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: 4 Jun 1877
Subject: Jeremiah Clark
Source: Savannah Reporter, 8 Jun 1877

Died,

On Monday morning June 4 at 3:00 o'clock, Jeremiah Clark aged almost 71 years.

The funeral took place on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and was attended by a large number of his old friends. Mr. Clark was a pioneer of Andrew County, and these lines will cause a pang of genuine sorrow to thrill the heart of many a fellow settler who assisted in subduing the wilderness in the earliest days of the county. One by one the old landmarks pass away and before long they will live only in the memory of a grateful people surrounded by the comforts of civilization secured to them through the efforts of the sturdy pioneer. The following points of the life of the deceased are from the Democrat:

Deceased was born in 1806, in Rockingham County, New Hampshire and resided there until he arrived at manhood. He graduated as Civil Engineer at Dartmouth College in 1824. In 1831 he removed to Illinois where he pursued his vocation, surveying, until 1835, when he removed to the Platte Purchase, where he married Miss Elizabeth Duncan, who survives him and with whom he lived happily until his race on this earth was run. Of this union there were born nine sons and three daughters of whom there are still living six sons and three daughters who are honored and esteemed by all who know them.

Date of Death: 19 Apr 1872
Subject: Thomas H. Clarke
Source: Andrew County Republican, 26 Apr 1872, p. 3

Judge Thomas H. Clarke, an aged and highly respected citizen of this community, departed this life at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. P. Hyde, in Savannah, Missouri, on Friday, the 19th day of April, 1872.-- The deceased was born in Utica, New York, August 27, 1793, where he served an apprenticeship and worked awhile at the printing business; thence he removed to Terre Haute, Indiana, where his sterling qualities were so far recognized as to secure an election by the people to the office of Sheriff of Vigo county and also Associate Justice of the district. In 1829 he removed to Manhattan, Putnam county, Indiana, and in 1846 settled in Savannah, Mo. In 1857 he was appointed, under the administration of President Buchanan, to the position of Pension Agent for the State of Missouri, the duties of which office required his removal to St. Louis. In 1861 he returned to Savannah once more, where he resided until his death. The deceased was once Postmaster at Savannah, and also Justice of the Peace for a time. Our citizens knew Judge Clarke as a pure-minded, honest citizen, winning the love and respect of all whose fortune it was to be intimate with him. His long life has been one replete with usefulness and good works, and his many firm friends in various parts of the country will be pained to learn of the demise of their old companion and true friend. His last moments were calm and peaceful, and he sank quietly and serenely into the arms of death, putting trust in Him "who doeth all things well."

The remains were interred in the cemetery near this city on Sunday, the 21st inst., under the auspices of Savannah Lodge No. 71 and Ben Franklin Lodge No. 353, who performed the last earthly rite over their deceased brother with all the honors of Masonry. Judge Clarke was made a Mason in 1815, in Utica, New York, and up to the time of his death has been an honored and worthy member of that order.

(St. Joseph Gazette, St. Louis Republican and Terre Haute papers please copy.)

Date of Death: 30 Apr 1891
Subject: Jonathan Cobb
Source: Savannah Reporter, May 1891

Jonathan Cobb died at his home, 2 1/2 miles west of Savannah, at 10:15 o'clock, April 30, 1891, of paralysis. He was born near Gill's Mills, Rowan county, Ky., Dec. 26, 1811. He moved with his parents to Montgomery county, Mo., in 1820, was married to Eliza J. Fergison, Sept. 13, 1838, and moved to the Platte Purchase Oct. 23 of the same year, when he pre-empted the land on which he has resided until his death. He was an old school Baptist. In politics he was always a staunch Republican. Mr. Cobb was the oldest resident of the Platte Purchase, and received a chair at Rosendale, several years ago, on account of that honor. He was buried in the Savannah cemetery from the Presbyterian church, Saturday, May 2, by Rev. Pollard, of St. Joseph. He leaves a wife and seven children living, four girls and three boys.

Date of Death: 14 Jun 1919
Subject: Vincent Amos Cobb
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 20 Jun 1919, p. 1

The many friends of Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Evans will sympathize with them in the sad and sudden death of her brother, V. A. Cobb, which occurred in Savannah, Saturday last, June 14, in a most shocking manner. Of a family of thirteen children, Mr. Cobb's death is the first one of these to occur, and is the second death in this large family, the father having been called several years ago.

Mr. Cobb was 52 years of age, and a farmer near Savannah, and proprietor of an ice and feed business in that city. He was a bachelor, and lived with his mother, preferring to care for her and to stay with her in her declining years.

Mr. Cobb was instantly killed last Saturday, June 14, 1919, when a team of mules attached to a load of ice became unmanageable, and he was thrown under the wheels of the wagon. Mr. Cobb had lived in Savannah and vicinity forty-five years, and was possessed of considerable wealth.

Saturday morning, Mr. Cobb had gone with some of his men to the ice-house, more than a mile north of Savannah, to haul in ice. There were two wagons, and he was riding in the second wagon. The team frightened, and in an effort to aid the driver, Cobb grasped the lines just as the team broke loose from the wagon. He was jerked to the ground, and the wheels of the wagon passed over his body.

The dead man was a native of England. He was a member of the Masonic lodge, of Savannah; of St. Joseph Council No. 9, Royal and Select Masons; Hugh de Payens Commandery, Knights Templar, and Moila Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., St. Joseph.

His mother, Mrs. H. B. Cobb, of Savannah, and eight sisters and four brothers survive-- Mrs. Mary Griffith, Mrs. G. W. E. Scott, Mrs. Etta Reece, Mrs. B. L. Ralph, Mrs. O. V. Sells, all of Savannah; Mrs. C. L. Evans, Oregon, Mo.; Mrs. A. T. Clark, Clarinda, Iowa; Mrs. E. H. Williams, Chillicothe, Mo.; C. B. Cobb, Oluskee, Okla.; A. H. Cobb, Savery, Wyo.; E. A. and W. B. Cobb, Bedford, Iowa, all of whom, except A. H. Cobb of Savery, Wyoming, were present at the funeral. A niece, Mrs. R. A. Evans, of Fort Scott, Kansas, was also present.

Many floral tributes came from friends, and especially large pieces came from the Knights Templar, and Council No. 9, of St. Joseph. He was one of the oldest members of Hugh De Payne Commandery. Over 100 Masons and 100 Eastern Star members were in line to pay their last sad tribute to the memory of their dearly beloved brother.

The funeral was conducted at the First Baptist church in Savannah, at 2:30 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon of this week, with the Masons in charge of ceremonies at the cemetery, and an escort of Knights Templar from St. Joseph.

Date of Death: 1 Mar 1917
Subject: Daniel Coffman
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 7 Apr 1917 and Holt County Sentinel, 16 Mar 1917, p. 7 (exact)

Savannah was only three years old when Daniel Coffman, who died recently at that place, came with his father to live on a homestead in that locality. Having living continuously in Andrew county since 1844, Mr. Coffman died March 1, aged 88 years, and survived by fifty-four descendants. The Savannah Reporter speaks of this venerable man as one of the strong characters, inseparably associated with the building of Andrew county.

Date of Death: 4 Feb 1914
Subject: Mary E. (Collison) Davis
Source: Savannah Reporter, 6 Feb 1914, p. 1, column 2

Mrs. Nelson Davis Dead.

The funeral of Mrs. Nelson Davis will be held this afternoon at her home by Rev. Quirin if he returns from Wisconsin in time and if delayed Rev. Snodgrass will have charge. She had been a sufferer and bedfast for fifteen years with paralysis but was cheerful and a great lesson to those more fortunate than herself, in patience and fortitude and was resigned to the call of death. Her son Charles from Kansas City was at her bedside for several days before she died. Their son O. C. Davis died a few years ago and the other children are Mrs. Jesse Sroufe of Savannah, Arthur Davis of Vancouver, British Columbia and Mrs. Anna Waters of the state of Washington and the last two were unable to be here. Mrs. Davis had been a member of the Methodist church for many years and Rev. Quirin was her pastor. She was sixty-eight years, eight months and twenty-three days old.

Date of Death: 18 Nov 1890
Subject: Ann (Conner) Wilkerson
Source: Savannah Reporter, Nov 1890

Mrs. Ann Wilkerson died in Rochester township, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1890, aged 70 years, 6 months and 9 days. Her maiden name was Ann Connor. She was born in Delaware, May 9, 1820, moved to Ohio when young, where she married John Wilkerson in 1840. They came to Missouri in September, 1865. Her husband died about two years ago. Twelve children survive them, ten living in Missouri, one in Iowa and one in Ohio. Her remains were interred in the cemetery here yesterday afternoon.

Date of Death: 21 Sep 1872
Subject: Robert Conover
Source: Andrew County Republican, 27 Sep 1872, p. 3

Colonel Robert Conover, Sheriff of Andrew county, died of consumption at his residence in this city, last Saturday evening, September 21, 1872. His remains were interred in the cemetery near the city on Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the Masonic Fraternity, of which he was a member, and were followed to the grave by a large concourse of his neighbors and friends. The deceased was born at Shelbyville, Indiana, on the 14th of May, 1839, and was therefore several months over thirty-three years of age. Mr. Conover served in the Union army throughout the late war, entering as private early in 1861, rapidly rising to Lieutenant and Adjutant, then Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and at the time the regiment (the Sixteenth Indiana Infantry) was mustered out, in August, 1865, he held the commission of Colonel of his regiment. In the fall of 1865 Colonel Conover took up his residence in this city, where he engaged in the clothing and real estate business. Before leaving Indiana, however, he married Miss Laura Sprage, of that State, who died the next year and her remains taken back to Indiana for interment. On the 8th of February, 1871, Colonel Conover was married to Mrs. Emma Terrell, of Andrew county, by whom he had one child, and who are both left to mourn his loss. The deceased was elected Sheriff in 1870, which position he has filled with generation acceptation up to the day of his death. We were not intimately acquainted with the Colonel, but we are informed that he was very highly respected and honored by a large circle of personal friends throughout the county.

Date of Death: 31 Jul 1888
Subject: John W. Crank
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 3 Aug 1888, p. 1

Sheriff J. W. Crank, of Andrew county, who accidentally shot himself in the abdomen one day last week while cleaning a revolver, died ond [sic] Tuesday from the effects of the wound.

Date of Death: 2 Sep 1873
Subject: Katie Danford
Source: Andrew County Republican, 5 Sep 1873, p. 3

Died. On Tuesday morning, September 2, 1873, the infant daughter of B. M. and Eliza Danford, of this city. Its remains were interred in the cemetery Tuesday evening, following by a number of friends of the bereaved parents.

Date of Death: 21 Jun 1921
Subject: William Powell Dean
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 25 Jun 1921

After living practically all of his life in Andrew county, William Powell Dean, one of the respected residents of that county, died at his home in East Savannah on Tuesday night, after an illness of several months. He was 68 years of age and leaves a wife, two daughters, Mrs. Francis Crabb and Mrs. Frank Freytag, Jr., and two sons, Claude and Edward, all of whom were with him when the end came. The funeral occurred from the First Christian church on Thursday, conducted by Rev. Snodgrass and Rev. Rogers. At the grave the Masonic services concluded the ceremonies. The funeral was very largely attended, showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held in the community in which he had passed his long and honorable life.

Date of Death: 20 Aug 1872
Subject: Thomas Dickey
Source: Andrew County Republican, 30 Aug 1872, p. 3

On Monday last Mr. Ezra T. Dickey, of this city, commenced digging a well on the place of Mr. Joseph Buhler, near this city. When he had got down about twenty feet, it was found difficult to remain in the well very long at a time, on account of the "damps." When he ceased digging, that evening, the well was some thirty feet deep, and the atmosphere at the bottom was very highly impregnated with the poison. Mr. Dickey warned any one from attempting to dig in it the following day, as by that time he thought no one would be able to remain in the well any time at all. On Tuesday, however, although lighted candles previously let down into the well had been extinguished by the "damps" before reaching the bottom, Mr. Thomas Dickey essayed to go into the well, with the understanding with Mr. Buhler, who let him down, that upon a signal that he couldn't stand it he was to be hauled up immediately. Upon being lowered nearly to the bottom (water had not yet been reached), Mr. Dickey was heard to exclaim: "I can't stand it." Mr. Buhler at once commenced hauling him up, but Thomas was at the same moment so overcome by the insidious poison that he fell lifeless from the bucket in which he was standing. Mr. Buhler immediately gave the alarm, and it was many minutes before Mr. John Dickey, uncle of the unfortunate victim in the well, appeared, and was about to climb precipitately down the rope to rescue his nephew, and would thereby only have added his own to the corpse already lying at the bottom. The rope was made fast to him first, however, and the lifeless form of the unfortunate man was soon brought to the top. Medical aid was hastily sent for, but the fatal poison had effectually done its work, and he was therefore beyond the assistance of mortal power. The deceased was buried on Tuesday afternoon.

Date of Death: Aug 1897
Subject: J. Preston Dray
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 20 Aug 1897, p. 4

The little seven months old child of Will Dray of Mound City, was buried on Thursday of this week.

Date of Death: 29 Apr 1872
Subject: Margaret (Dysart) Crowley
Source: Andrew County Republican, 3 May 1872, p. 3

Mrs. Crowley, wife of Mr. G. W. Crowley, died at her residence on Monday evening, from the effects of a cancer, from which she had been a long sufferer.

Date of Death: 21 Apr 1917
Subject: Benjamin F.Earls
Source: Savannah Reporter, 27 Apr 1917, p. 1

Ben Earls the son of Jonathan Earls and [sic] early pioneer of this county, died at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sunday and the body will arrive in Savannah this Friday morning and burial will take place from the Burlington station. He was about eighty-two years of age, and leaves two children, Will of Salt Lake and Cora from Kansas. His wife, who was formerly Miss Mary Leland was raised in this county, and she survives him.

Source: Holt County Sentinel, 4 May 1917, p. 1

Frank Petree was over at Savannah, Friday of last week, attending the burial of his uncle, Benjamin F. Earls, a brother of Mr. Petree's mother, Lucy A. Petree. Charles F. and Arthur Petree, of Mound City, also attended the funeral. Mr. Ballard's mother was also a sister of the deceased.

The Earls family were among the earliest settlers of Andrew county. The father, Jonathan Earls, came from Kentucky in the year 1837, and left his family in Clay county, while he came to Andrew county and entered a homestead, one mile east of the present site of Savannah. His wife and children, five sons and five daughters, came in the early part of 1838. Mrs. Petree was a babe and Benjamin F. was about two years old.

The old Earls homestead was well known to the early settlers in Holt county. The meetings, or associations as they were then called, of the Baptist church were usually held at the Earls farm, and many of the old settlers from Holt county attended them.

Of the Earls family there are now only two left-- Mrs. Petree, now in Paris, Kentucky, with her daughter, Dr. Martha Petree, and Weeden S. Earls, of North Yakima, Washington. These are the two youngest children of the family. Weeden S. Earls was born in Andrew county. He is now 76 years of age, and Mrs. Petree is 79. The brother who just died was almost 82.

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: 19 Feb 1894
Subject: James A. Eisiminger
Source: Savannah Reporter, Feb 1894

James A. Eisiminger was born in Pennsylvania, August 19, 1826 and died at 2:30 PM February 19, 1894. He came to Missouri in 1854. [sic] He joined the ME church in 1846. In 1848, he married Elizabeth Baker and to this union were born 9 children, 4 boys and 5 girls, of which 3 boys and 3 girls survive him. In 1883, he married Jane Milholland, who survives him.

Date of Death: 14 Aug 1874
Subject: John R. Elliott
Source: Andrew County Republican, 28 Aug 1874, p. 8

John Elliot [sic], known to many here, died at the residence of his father, in this city, on the 14th inst.

Dates of death: 10 May 1923 & 14 May 1923
Subject: Agnes Louise Etchison & Millard L. Etchison
Source: Savannah Reporter, 18 May 1923, p. 1, column 5

Two Children Die With Diphtheria

The daughter and son of Mrs. Gladys Huffman Russell died within a week of each other at the home of Mrs. Russell’s parents, R. A. Huffman and wife, in west Savannah.

Mrs. Russell had the disease first and her physician diagnosed it as tonsillitis. The children took it later and were brought to the home of the grandparents in Savannah and Dr. Myers was called. He immediately had the home quarantined as the children were both seriously ill with diphtheria and apparently nothing could be done to relieve them.

The little son, Millard Etchison, would have been four years old on August 3, passed Friday morning early, and burial was Friday afternoon with a prayer service at the cemetery by Rev. A. D. Seelig.

The little girl, Agnes L., was two years old on January 16, died Tuesday morning and her body was placed in the Savannah cemetery beside that of her brother that afternoon. Rev. H. R. Murphy was in charge of a service at the grave.

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: 28 Jun 1921
Subject: John Fothergill
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 9 Jul 1921

John Fothergill died at his home three miles west of Rosendale Tuesday, June 28, from the effects of a bee sting. That is[,] there was no illness until after the sting, when stomach trouble developed. Mr. Fothergill was 88 years, 11 months and 18 days old and he is survived by three sons and two daughters, Charles, George and Gordon [sic], all of near Rosendale, Mrs. George J. Gurm of Wall Lake, Iowa, and Miss Mary Fothergill at home.

Date of Death: 8 Apr 1876
Subject: Levina Freeman
Source: Andrew County Republican, 14 Apr 1876, p. 8

Died. In Savannah, at the residence of D. C. Stotts, of Pneumonia, on Saturday, April 8th, 1876, Miss Lavinia [sic] Freeman, aged 60 years. The deceased was an aunt of W. S. Greenlee, of this city.

Date of Death: 30 Oct 1905
Subject: John Fritchman
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 17 Nov 1905, p. 5

The death of John Fritchman last Monday, removes another of the pioneers of Andrew county and a citizen who stood high in the estimation of all who knew him. He was born in Cumberland county, Pa., February 16, 1828, and while an infant came with his parents to Westmoreland county, in the same state where he grew to manhood. On October 25, 1850, he was married to Miss Susan Lynn and in 1865 they came west, settling on the farm six miles northwest of Savannah, where he died. The day of his death, October 30, was the 40th anniversary of this settlement.-- Savannah Democrat.

Date of Death: 2 Jan 1895
Subject: William Frodsham
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 4 Jan 1895, p. 1

Mrs. C. W. Frodsham, of Savannah, is in the city at the bedside of her father, Judge Lehmer, who is still quite sick. On Wednesday last she received a telegram announcing the death of her venerable father-in-law, Wm. Frodsham, Esq., of Savannah.

Date of Death: 21 Jul 1873
Subject: George W. Glazier
Source: Andrew County Republican, 25 Jul 1873, p. 3

Our citizens have been called upon to part with another of their number-- one who, by his genial and pleasant ways in social intercourse, and by honesty and integrity in business, had endeared himself to all who became intimately acquainted with him, and won the respect and confidence of the whole community. George W. Glazier, after a prolonged illness of several weeks, died at half-past five o'clock, Monday morning last, July 21, from the effects of congestive fever. The deceased was born on the 10th of April, 1828, in Berne township, Athens county, Ohio. The family afterward removed to Ames township, in the same county, where they lived for many years. His two brothers, William and Absalom, both younger than George, and his father, have preceded him to the grave. His mother, now nearly seventy years old and residing in this city, is alone left of the whole family, having buried her three boys and husband. On the 7th day of December 1855, Mr. Glazier arrived with his family and took up his residence in Savannah, engaging in the mercantile business in partnership with Mr. Eli Alderman. His mother followed him some time afterward. In June, 1871, the firm of Alderman & Glazier was dissolved, and Mr. Glazier began business alone in the store which he occupied at the time of his death. The deceased leaves a wife and four children (two of them by a former wife) inconsolable for the loss of a devoted husband and a kind and loving father-- Carrie, wife of S. B. Sanborn; John, a young man; and two boys, Frank and Charlie. The funeral took place from the Sixth Street Methodist Church, Rev. J. Gillies preaching the funeral sermon. A very large number of citizens were present and followed his remains to their last resting-place.

Date of Death: 3 Sep 1916
Subject: William Madison Gossett
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 8 Sep 1916, p. 1

We are called upon in this issue to announce the death of one of Southern Holt's prominent and substantial citizens, one greatly esteemed by all who had the pleasure of a personal acquaintance. William S. [sic] Gossett died at his home in Forbes township, Sunday last, September 3, from typhoid fever. He was 54 years of age, and leaves a wife. The body was taken to Savannah, Tuesday, for burial. He was one of the largest land owners in Forbes township, and for several years was engaged in the mercantile business at Forbes. We hope for an obituary notice for our next issue.

Source: Holt County Sentinel, 15 Sep 1916, p. 2

We announced the death of William Gossett in our last week's issue. We are now able to say more as regarding his life.

Mr. Gossett was a splendid citizen; he was one of Forbes' substantial farmers and stock raisers; he was an ever busy man, and his word was always regard as good as his bond. He was considerate in his dealings with his tenants and fellow-men, and was liberal and generous hearted. His neighbors could always rely on him in the hoar of suffering and need, and all looked upon him as an ideal citizen and reliable friend.

William Madison Gossett was born near Summerset, Pulaski county, Kentucky, December 23, 1862, and died at his home in Forbes township, September 3, 1916, having reached the age of 53 years, 8 months and 11 days at the time of his taking off, which resulted from typhoid fever.

Mr. Gossett came to Missouri in 1885, and on August 18, 1894, he led Cora McCall [sic] to the altar, who now survives him. Mr. Gossett is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Harriet Lease, of Forbes, and Mrs. Hannah Lease, of Bolckow; also three brothers, Windfield S., of Forbes; Blucher, of Bolckow, Mo., and Gooder, of Piedmont, Oklahoma. His father died in May, 1872, and his mother May 18, 1906. One brother died in 1867, and another in 1898.

At a meeting, conducted by an uncle, he was converted, while in young manhood, and united with the M. E. church, South, and he passed to the beautiful beyond steadfast in his faith.

All the immediate members of the family, including three nieces, attended the funeral, which was conducted from the Savannah Christian church, Tuesday of last week, September 5, by Elder A. R. Hunt, of the Christian church, the interment being in the Savannah cemetery.

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: 19 May 1907
Subject: Andrew J. Harlan
Source: New York Times, 20 May 1907

Savannah, Mo., May 19.-- Judge Andrew J. Harlan died this morning in this city. He was reputed to be the last survivor of the Forty-second Congress. He was a member of the Forty-second and Forty-third Congresses from Indiana. He was 92 years old.

Date of Death: 31 Jan 1920
Subject: Lucinda F. (Harman) Olds
Source: Savannah Reporter, Friday, 6 Feb 1920

Biography of Mrs. Lucinda Olds

Lucinda F. Harman was born September 3, 1859 at Bolckow, Missouri. November 25, 1885, she was married to C. D. Olds near Barnard. She became a Christian at the Bethany Christian Church in a meeting held by Rev. W. A. Chapman. Her membership is now with Pomona, California Christian Church. Death came to her Saturday morning, January 31, 1920.

Surviving are her husband, C.D. Olds, six children, Lambert of Savannah; Mrs. Mary Paden of Kansas; Laurence of Kansas City, Mo.; Eugene and Lillian of Savannah and other relatives.

The funeral service was in the Christian Church Sunday afternoon with the address by the pastor, Rev. Ogden and burial was in the SavannahCemetery. She had three sons in the service during the war and was a brave mother and a good Christian woman has gone to her reward.

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: 5 Jan 1872
Subject: Prince L. Hudgens
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 21 Jun 1872, p. 2

Prince L. Hudgens, for many years a citizen of Andrew county, Mo., and for several years a resident of St. Louis, died at Savannah, Mo., on the 5th inst. He was a pioneer in Andrew county, having settled there in 1832. He represented the county in the Legislature, and was a member of the State convention in 1861. He was a member and minister of the Christian Church, and spent the last years of his life in ministerial duties.

Date of Death: 11 May 1899
Subject: Anthony S. Keeves
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 19 May 1899, p. 1

R. S. Keeves and wife went to Savannah Saturday to attend the funeral of his Uncle, Tony Keeves, who died in that city, Thursday, May 11, and was buried, Sunday, May 14.

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Many of the older citizens of Oregon, will learn with sorry [sic] of the death of Anthony S. Keeves, (Tony), as he was familiarly called by his old associates. His death occurred at his home in Savannah, on May 11, 1899, from a second stroke of paralysis. About one year ago he suffered his first stroke from which he had never fully recovered. On the day previous he was in his usual health and appeared in a very happy mood. He retired at about 10 p.m. and in a short time he was again stricken, and after lingering for about six hours expired. He was about 72 years of age, and leaves a wife, one son and two daughters. He had been in business in Savannah for a number of years, and was one of her most highly respected citizens. R. S. Keeves, of this city, a nephew, and his wife attended the funeral which occurred on Sunday last.

Date of Death: 24 Jan 1898
Subject: Curtis Keeves
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 28 Jan 1898, p. 1

Curtis F. Keeves, son of A. S. Keeves, of Savannah, fell down stairs while preparing to go to bed at the family home last Sunday night, Jan. 23, 1898, and broke his neck, producing death six hours later. The dead man had long been a sufferer with epileptic fits and in one of these he met the injury that produced his death. Mr. Keeves was thirty-nine years old and unmarried. He had been a clerk in his father's dry goods store for twenty five years. The funeral took place at the M. E. Church, South, Wednesday afternoon of this week, at 2 o'clock. This young man was a son of "Tony" Keeves, well known here, having often visited relatives here. Mr. Keeves has the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends in this community in his hour of affliction.

Date of Death: 15 Jul 1872
Subject: Andrew J. Kelley
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 26 Jul 1872, p. 3

The family of Judge H. S. Kelley has recently been visited by severe domestic affliction, culminating in the death of his oldest [sic] son. Mrs. Kelley was quite sick, but has so far recovered as to be out of danger. Owing to this affliction the Judge was unable to hold the Nodaway Circuit Court, and Sheriff Wray had to adjourn it until the next term, in October.

Date of Death: 22 May 1876
Subject: Della Kelley
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 2 Jun 1876, p. 3

Judge Henry S. Kelley and wife, of Savannah, are again called to mourn the death of one of their children. This time it is their little daughter Dellie, who died May 22d, 1876, of cerebro spinal meningities [sic].

Source: Holt County Sentinel, 26 May 1876, p. 3

We hear with sorrow of the death of Miss Della Kelley, daughter of Judge Henry S. Kelly [sic]. She died May 22nd, 1876, and was about 12 years of age. We have not learned the particulars of her disease, but we deeply sympathize with her bereaved parents.

Date of Death: 1 Feb 1911
Subject: Henry S. Kelley
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 10 Feb 1911, p. 3

Judge Henry S. Kelly [sic], one of the state's foremost jurists, died of pneumonia at his home in St. Joseph on Wednesday of last week, February 1, 1911, aged 78 years. He was born in Ohio and when a mere lad moved to Grant county, Indiana, with his parents, and worked on the farm, and had but little schooling. He read law with Judge Brownell, of Marion, Ind., and at the age of 21 was prosecuting attorney, and at 23 was elected common pleas judge of that county.

During the war he was engaged in the newspaper business in Wabash, Ind., and later went to Dakota, leaving there he came to Andrew county, Missouri, in 1866. In 1872 he was chosen circuit judge of this circuit, and served for sixteen consecutive years. He moved to St. Joseph in 1887, and continued the practice of law. In 1884 he was a candidate for congress against James N. Burnes.

Judge Kelly for many years was a contributor and associate editor of the Central Law Journal. He held the chair of lecturer of criminal law and practice in the Missouri State university for ten years.

Judge Kelly was the author of three law books, Kelly's Treatise, Kelly's Probate Guide and Kelly's Criminal Law.

When the Japanese-Chinese war was ended and Japan revised its code of criminal procedure, it sent to this country for Kelly's Criminal Law, which was used as a guide in revising the Japanese laws.

Judge Kelly was married in 1855 to Adelia Harlan. She was the daughter of Judge Andrew J. Harlan, who recently died in Savannah. Mrs. Kelley died several years ago.

The surviving children are Mrs. S. M. Marshall, San Diego, Cal.; Sam H. Kelly, of Lansing, Mich., secretary of the Michigan state railroad and warehouse commission; Dr. H. R. [sic] Kelly, of Amazonia, and D. B. Kelly, of St. Joseph.

Date of Death: 12 Jan 1906
Subject: Henry S. Kelley, Jr.
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 26 Jan 1906, p. 8

At six o'clock on Friday evening, January 12, 1306 [sic], at his home in Fillmore, occurred the death of Dr. Henry S. Kelly [sic], aged 35 years, 9 months and 17 days. He had been ill but a few days and the news of his death was a great surprise to his friends. He leaves a wife and two daughters to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held in Fillmore Sunday, and the remains were brought to this city for burial.-- Savannah Democrat.

The deceased was a son of Judge Henry S. Kelley, and was born in Savannah in 1870, and graduated from the Ensworth Medical college in 1893.

Date of Death: 13 Aug 1909
Subject: Thalia (Kelley) Shipley
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 27 Aug 1909, p. 1

Our sympathy goes out to Judge Henry S. Kelley, in the loss of his daughter, which is made doubly sad in that she gave her hand in marriage to George W. Shipley, only a month ago, and her death came by an accident. She was born and raised in Savannah, and Thalia was ever a popular girl. She had been residing with a brother, Abraham, at San Diego, Cali., and only on July 17th last, was married to G. W. Shiply [sic], engineer of the Riverside, Cali., waterworks pumping plant. On the evening of August 18th, she went to the pumping station with her husband's lunch as usual, and after eating it he left the room. In a moment he heard a scream and rushed to the engine room. There he saw his wife entangled in the powerful 20-foot belt that connected the engine with the pump: the belt had hurled he[r] beneath the pulley and held the body pinned fast. Life was crushed out instantly.

Date of Death: 5 Sep 1896
Subject: Lewirah (Langford) Hartt
Source: King City Chronicle, Sep 1896

Oliver Langford, Oscar Langford and Mrs. John Liggett, returned last Tuesday from Savannah, where they had been to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. J.B. Hart, who died Saturday, Sept. 5.

Date of Death: [16] Nov 1899
Subject: Abbott Harvey
Source: Savannah Reporter, 24 Nov 1899

The little child of Dave Harvey died at home of Mr. Porter, Whitesville, last week. Burial was in Savannah Cemetery on Friday.

Date of Death: 19 Nov 1913
Subject: Lydia (Harvey) Eisiminger
Source: Savannah Reporter, Nov 1913

Mrs. Eisiminger Buried Today

The funeral of Mrs. Lydia Eisiminger will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christ[ian] church and the remains will … placed in the Savannah ceme…. She had been proprietor of … Richelieu hotel for the pas… years and was sick only a few …, having done her usual work … Friday, dying Wednesday at … o'clock aged seventy-two year… -en months and seventeen da…. was the widow of Henry Eis… and had been the mother of … children, six of whom are l…."

Source: unknown, Nov 1913

Mrs. Eisiminger Buried Friday

The remains of Mrs. Lydia Harvy Eisiminger were placed in the Savannah cemetery Friday after a funeral sermon at the Christian church by Rev. A.R. Hunt. Mrs. Eisiminger had been a member of the Methodist church for over forty years. She was born near Louisville, Ky., on April 2, 1841, and died at her home in the Richelieu hotel November 19. She came with her parents from Kentucky when she was two years old and located near Amazonia. She was united in marriage to Henry Eisiminger December 24, 1859, and to them were born sixteen children, six of whom survive their mother. She also leaves four sisters, sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Six of her grand[sons] acted as pallbearers. She was …y industrious woman and worked …thin a few days of her death… did all possible to bring her … up in respect and honor.

Date of Death: 27 Jul 1897
Subject: Martha Marguerite Harvey
Source: Savannah Reporter, 30 Jul 1897

Little Martha Marguerite, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Harvey, was born May 30, 1896. She died of whooping cough and cholera infantum on July 27, 1897, aged 1 year 1 month 27 days.

Date of Death: 18 Dec 1920
Subject: Margaret Lucile Henderson
Source: Savannah Reporter, 24 Dec 1920, p. 1, column 3

Their Daughter Dies

The little 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Henderson died at their home in North Savannah just a week after they had moved here.

Mr. and Mrs. Henderson went to Sulphur Springs from their home at Guilford for little Margaret Lucile’s health and she appeared to improve for a few weeks, but again became ill and they returned to Savannah to be near their former home. She was a bright child, but the body was too frail for her to remain. She was born July 20, 1919, at Guilford and died in the afternoon of December 18. The gentleness of her life will ever remain a part of those who knew her and this lesson will be made easier for them.

Memorial services were held at the M. E. Church, South, with an address by Rev. A. C. Johnson, and burial was in the Savannah cemetery.

This family in a strange town found loving hands and hearts and willing because for this each one is living that they may be helpful to others in times of need.

Date of Death: 29 Sep 1921
Subject: Mary (Hibbs) Follett
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 8 Oct 1921

Mrs. Mary Follett, wife of the late E. S. Follett, early settlers of Savannah, died at her home in Savannah Wednesday morning after an illness lasting some time. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Burial was in the Savannah cemetery in charge of the Rebekah lodge.- Savannah Reporter

Date of Death: [Feb] 1852
Subject: Oliver Hiltibidal
Source: Savannah Sentinel, Saturday, 14 Feb 1852, No. 16, p. 2

Since our last, we regret to learn that two cases of this disease [smallpox] have proven fatal, in the vicinity of town, Oliver Hildibidal and Enoch Adkins, Jr. In Savannah, there have been few new cases, and it appears evident that the contagion is not spreading to any considerable extent. Every family we believe, have been successfully vaccinated, and it will not be long before the "foul scourge" shall have disappears from our midst.

Date of Death: Nov 1917
Subject: Elizabeth (Hobson) Price
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 17 Nov 1917

The remains of Mrs. William Price of Savannah were taken through this place Wednesday from Baldwin, Kas., where she died, and were interred that afternoon in Savannah.

Source: Holt County Sentinel, 30 Nov 1917, p. 2

Many years ago, when the first effort was made to solicit funds to provide a public library for Savannah, the town was astonished, says the Reporter, when the committee of the good women of the town succeeded in collecting $40 for that purpose. The leader on the committee as well as in many similar benevolent enterprises, Mrs. W. A. Price died last week, aged 84 years, having lived to see many of her plans for public welfare in Savannah fulfilled beyond the fondest hopes of those early years.

Date of Death: 28 Mar 1875
Subject: Odency (Hudson) Barnes
Source: Andrew County Republican, 2 Apr 1875, p. 8

Died. Barnes.-- In Savannah, on Sunday, March 28th, 1875, Mrs. Odency Barnes, an old and esteemed resident of Savannah.

Date of Death: 2 Sep 1912
Subject: Alexander C. Huffaker
Source: Savannah Reporter, Sep 1912

Alexander C. Huffaker died at his home in Savannah Monday September 2, at the age of seventy-three years and five months, having spent forty-seven years of that time in Andrew county. The funeral was held at the Christian church Wednesday afternoon by Rev F. C. McCallon and the remains placed in the Savannah cemetery. Ever since Mr. Huffaker was a young man twenty-two years old he has been a faithful member of the Christian church.

He was known all over Andrew county and had friends who came to the funeral and who visited him during his sickness who had been his neighbors in various parts of the county. He served in the Civil War from 1861 to the close as a confederate soldier under General Price in the Third Missouri Cavalry.

In 1873 he was married to Miss Mariah M. Kirtley and she with nine children survive him and all the children excepting Mrs. Carl Stout of Los Angeles Calif. were present at the funeral. Kirtley and Edward live near Savannah, John B. at Des Moines, Clyde in St. Joseph, Mrs. J. M. Merritt in Savannah and Mrs. Carl Elliott east of Savannah and Miss Katherine and Miss Carrie are at home.

Date of Death: 2 Mar 1902
Subject: Carl Kirtley Huffaker
Source: Savannah Reporter, Mar 1902

Carl Kirtley, youngest child of L. K. Huffaker, of near Fontainebleau [sic], was born August 10, 1900, and died March 2, 1902. Funeral conducted by Rev. Hunt of Savannah Christian church. Interment in Savannah cemetery. "Not all the choicest fruit hangs till winter."

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.

Date of Death: 3 Jan 1874
Subject: Daniel K. Huffman
Source: Andrew County Republican, 9 Jan 1874, p. 3

The remains of D. K. Huffman, who died recently in Kansas City, were brought to this city for interment, and on Wednesday afternoon a large number of friends followed him from the residence of his father, Rev. Samuel Huffman, to his last resting place.

Date of Death: 27 Feb 1900
Subject: Samuel Huffman
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 9 Mar 1900, p. 1

Rev. Samuel Huffman, died at Savannah on February 27th, at the advanced age of 93 years and ten months. He was one of the pioneers of Methodism, having entered the Illinois conference in 1851, and had been a member of the Missouri conference since 1855, and since 1879 had been on the retired list. He served in the Illinois legislature with Abraham Lincoln, and was chaplain of the 6th Missouri Infantry during the civil war. He had been a resident of Savannah since 1862. He had been a member of the I. O. O. F. for fifty years, and was at the time of his death the oldest Odd-Fellow in our state. He served as chaplain of the house of representatives of the 38th general assembly.

Date of Death: 5 Mar 1883
Subject: Thomas Jenkins
Source: The Andrew County Democrat, 9 Mar 1883

Died - At his residence in Savannah, on Monday morning March 5, 1883, at 8 o'clock, Thomas Jenkins, aged 60 years. Mr. Jenkins was born in England and came to this country about thirty years ago. He leaves a wife and eight children.

Date of Death: 18 Jul 1921
Subject: William Thomas Jenkins
Source: Savannah Reporter, 22 Jul 1921

William Jenkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jenkins, was born in England in 1852; died in St. Joseph, July 13, 1921.

When but a child he came to his country and has lived near Savannah almost all of his life.

In 1875, Mr. Jenkins was married to Sarah E. Honeycutt, who with five chidren survive him. The children are Thomas Jenkins, Nathan Jenkins, Mrs. Howard Dotson, Cleo Jenkins and Faye Jenkins. Two sisters, Mrs. Harry Hoffman and Mrs. C. Wright live in Chicago and three half sisters Mary, Laura and Alice and one half brother Dave survive him.

Burial was Thursday afternoon in the Savannah Cemetery.

Date of Death: 4 May 1920
Subject: William M. Kerr
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 8 May 1920

Dr. W. M. Kerr, one of the oldest and best known Savannah physicians, died suddenly Tuesday morning. He had practiced medicine in that place for over forty years.

Date of Death: 9 Jul 1878
Subject: Grace E. King
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 19 Jul 1878, p. 3

From the Savannah Reporter.-- Gracie, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. King, died during their visit to Indiana. The remains were brought home and buried from the residence of Wm. Cook, in this city, on yesterday morning. It is their first and only child, and they will receive the genuine sympathy of all who mourn for their first born.

Date of Death: 27 Jan 1915
Subject: Francis Knickerbocker
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 5 Feb 1915, p. 2

The many friends of Capt. Frank Knickerbocker, in Holt county, will regret to learn of his death which occurred at his home in Savannah, on Wednesday of last week, January 27th. He had been a resident of Andrew county for 60 years, originally locating at Fillmore. He was on of the oldest practicing attorneys in this section of the state. He was a veteran of the civil war.

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: 22 Jan 1887
Subject: Jane (Liggett) Barr
Source: Savannah Reporter, 28 Jan 1887

Died January 22 of pneumonia, Mrs. Jane, wife of Andrew Barr of Hackberry Ridge. She was born March 25, 1827 in County Down, Ireland, and came with her father, William Liggett and family to this county 1831 [or 1834]. She married Andrew Barr on March 13, 1844. She joined the Presbyterian Church of Mount Zion, Gentry county, Mo. in 1855, and joined the Presbyterian Church of Savannah in 1865, and the HackberryChurch at its organization. Burial was Monday at the Union Church.

Source: Savannah Reporter, 26 Mar 1897

The remains of Andrew Barr and his wife, which had been buried at the Union Cemetery, west of Savannah, were exhumed last Friday and brought to Savannah. They were re-interred in the Savannah Cemetery.

Date of Death: 20 Apr 1875
Subject: Elizabeth Ann (Marr) Carpenter
Source: Andrew County Republican, 23 Apr 1875, p. 8

Died.-- Of consumption, at her residence, in Savannah, Mo., April 20th 1875, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Carpenter, aged four one years, four moths [sic] and one day. Mrs. Carpenter was a very estimable lady and loved by all who knew her. The funeral rites were performed on the 21st, attended by a large number of sympathizing friends. She leaves a family of two girls and three boys and a large circle of warm friends to mourn her loss.

"On earth thou wert all but divine, As thy should shall immortality be; And our sorrow may cease to repine, When we know that thy God is with thee; For why should we mourn for the blest."

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 29 Jan, 1858
Subject: Milly Ann (McDonald) Wakefield
Source: St. Louis Christian Advocate, 18 Feb 1858, p. 4

Died in this city on the 29th ult. of typhoid pneumonia, Sister Milly Ann Wakefield, wife of Dr. M. F. Wakefield, aged 36 years.

For twenty years Sister Wakefield had been a faithful, zealous member of the Methodist Church (of the Church South since its organization). As a Christian, she lived "by the faith of the Son of God," and in the constant enjoyment of religion. She was a Christian, and a devoted friend of the Church of Christ-- doing all in her power to promote its interests, and the glory of God in the salvation of souls. The influence of her piety was felt especially in her family, her husband, children and servants sharing in her prayers and godly counsels. Her house was the home of Methodist preachers, where they always found a cordial greeting. A. Caples, Ashby, Devlin, the writer and other members of the Missouri Confernece, can testify to the delight she took in ministering to the comfort of itinerant preachers. Our sainted Patten often toward the close of life rested his weary frame beneath her hospital [sic] roof.

Living in the enjoyment of the love of God, it is no marvel that her death chamber was a scene of Christian triumph, and that as she descended deep in death's cold flood, she softly whispered back to weeping friends, "I soon shall be where sickness and sorrow, pain and death are felt and feared no more."

In her death the M. E. Church South has lost one of its brightest lights and most devoted friends; her husband, a devoted wife; her children, an affectionate mother; her parents, a dutiful child; her neighbors, a kind and sympathizing friend. Yet we all feel that our loss is her eternal gain.

Her funeral was preached by the writer in the Methodist Church, previous to her burial. She had done more for the erection of our Church than any one individual in the city, and her funeral was the first service ever held in it.

May the Lord help us to follow her, as she followed Christ, and, when time with us shall be no more, meet her again where parting is unknown.

Savannah, Mo., Feb. 1, 1858, R. R. Baxter

Date of Death: 19 Feb 1875
Subject: James McLain
Source: Andrew County Republican, 26 Feb 1875, p. 8

Died. McLain,-- In this place, infant son of John S. McLain, of Savanna, on Friday last, February 19th, aged about three weeks.

Date of Death: 21 Dec 1919
Subject: John Lewis Merritt
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 27 Dec 1919

Information reached this city Monday of the death at Savannah of John Louis [sic] Merritt, one of the early settlers of that county. He came to that place in 1855, and was a veteran of the Confederate service. He leaves a wife and two sons, two sisters, sixteen grandchildren, and twenty-two great-grandchildren.

Date of Death: 22 Jul 1899
Subject: Jennie (Miller) Harvey
Source: Savannah Reporter, 28 Jul 1899

Died at her residence near Savannah, Saturday, July 22, Mrs. David W. Harvey, aged 33 years 6 months 1 day. Burial was in Savannah Cemetery.

Date of Death: 17 Jan 1869
Subject: Robert G. Miller
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 29 Jan 1869, p. 2

Andrew County. Robt. G. Miller, a prominent citizen and member of the Savannah bar, died on Sunday, the 17th inst.

Date of Death: 31 Dec 1906
Subject: Sarah (Milnor) Jefferies
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 11 Jan 1907, p. 5

Mrs. John Jefferies, of Nodaway, mother of J. J. Jefferies, the Burlington agent, died Monday morning as a result of a fall. She was 80 years of age and leaves an aged husband, a number of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.-- Corning Mirror

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 28/29 Dec 1909
Subject: Abram Mullinix
Source: Marion Weekly Star, Marion, OH, 8 Jan 1910

Mrs. Thomas Cunningham received news a few days ago of the death of her brother, Dr. Abram Mullinix, which occurred December 29, at Willow Springs, Missouri. The doctor had been summoned to the home of a young girl who had committed suicide by shooting herself through the head, and just as he was telling the girl's parents that the wound was fatal, he made the remark, "I'm going, too," and fell dead across the bed. The doctor was seventy years old and death was due to apoplexy. Three of Mrs. Cunningham's brothers have died within the past few months, one in Montana, one in Tennessee and Dr. Mullinix in Missouri.

Source: Holt County Sentinel, 7 Jan 1910, p. 5

Dr. Abram Mullnix [sic], who was born and raised near Rosendale, and was practicing his profession at Willow Springs, where he had been for the past 18 years, died suddenly at that place Tuesday of last week, from heart disease, while waiting on a patient; he was 69 years of age.

Date of Death: 9 Jan 1852
Subject: William Riley Murray
Source: Savannah Sentinel, January 24, 1852

DIED-In this place, Saturday January 10th, 1852, at 12 1-2 o'clock, A. M. Mr. William Riley Murray, formerly of Kentucky, aged 22 years.

It is a painful task to perform, yet due the memory of the dead to indite an obituary notice.

But the duty is relieved of some of the most unpleasant reflections, when we call to mind the many virtues of the lamented Murray. We had been acquainted with this worthy young gentleman for but a few months. During these few months, by his manly bearing, his upright walking, his strict integrity, indeed we may say by the practice of all the excellencies that are calculated to endear, and to elevate to the highest seat in our affections; he had wound himself so closely around our hearts, that when called upon by the fell destroyer to part with him, it was with bitter tears and heaving sobs, that we submitted to the decree of an all wise Providence.

For his loss, the social circle may mourn the departure of one of her brightest ornaments; our young friends may weep at the thought, that from us has been taken one of the kindest and noblest of hearts, and is chilled by death. Society may be cast down in the deepest sorrow and dejection, for the putting out of one of her brightest lights.

He is gone from among us, his body sleeps with the cold, cold clods of the valley, but his memory lives and shall ever live as fresh in our hearts as though his manly form moved in our midst; his warm and affectionate heart gladdening, and making happy, as he was wont to do, all with whom he came in contact.

He met his fate as only his bold heart could. "It is hard, but if it is the will of God, I am ready," were his words.

He died trusting in a merciful Jehovah, in his dying moments hoping and believing that he would enjoy a seat at his right hand in the day of his coming to judge the world.

His distant friends may rest assured that all the aid that human hands could bestow, was freely given; many kind and affectionate friends watched with him during his sufferings; and proper and appropriate demonstrations were made performing his obsequies. W.

Date of Death: 30 May 1920
Subject: Anna Nash
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 5 Jun 1920

Miss Anna Nash, chief operator for the Savannah Telephone Co., died at St. Joseph's Hospital here Sunday as a result of a dose of wood alcohol and another of formaldehyde which she swallowed Friday morning. Ill health caused her to become despondent and end her life. She was 43 years of age.

Date of Death: 30 Nov 1884
Subject: Lurania Noble
Source: Savannah Reporter, 19 Dec 1884

Lurania Noble- died from Heart Disease, Last Sunday, Nov. 30, Miss Lurania Noble, Living at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Nellie Noble, near Nodaway Station, returned from out of doors, laid down and was dead in about ten minutes. She was forty four years of age, and owing to delicate Heath had not been away from home for years. She had been a consistent member of the Methodist church for twenty years. The funeral took place from the MethodistChurch, in this city, last Monday, the remains being buried at the cemetery in the vicinity.

Date of Death: 21 Aug 1852
Subject: Virginia Nuckolls
Source: Savannah Sentinel, Saturday, August 28, 1852, p. 2

Died-- At Linden, Mo., on Saturday, August 21st, Virginia, daughter of Stephen F. and Lucinda Nuckolls, aged 2 years 3 months and 5 days.

"And Jesus said Suffer little children to come unto me,
and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven
Sweet child, tho' brief thy stay on earth, yet it was hard to part,
So strong were twined affection's cords around they parent's heart;
But thou in memorie's shrine shall live while reason holds its reign
Our sorrow cheered by this bright hope-- we'll meet in heaven again."

Date of Death: 19 May 1923
Subject: Alexander F. O’Beirne
Source: Savannah Reporter, 1 Jun 1923, p. 1, column 7

Buried in the Savannah Cemetery

Alexander Francis O’Brine passed away Saturday afternoon, May 19, at the home of his niece, Mrs. George Jenkins, southwest of Savannah. He was seventy-six years old and was born in Ireland. He lived in the vicinity of Amazonia for sixty-five years. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Matilda Ryan, four nieces and three nephews.

Date of Death: 26 Jun 1869
Subject: John Parminter
Source: Trewman'sExeter Flying Post [England]- 4 Aug 1869

Death - June 26, at Savannah, Missouri, U.S., John, son of Mr Parminter, Fullaford, Highbray, Northmolton, aged 19.

Date of Death: 6 Sep 1906
Subject: William G. Patterson
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 21 Sep 1906, p. 5

William H. Patterson, one of Andrew county's old settlers, and a brother of the late Uncle Robert Patterson, died at home in Andrew county, September 6, 1906, at the age of 82 years. He and his brother Robert served in Powell's battalion in the Mexican war, and they also crosed [sic] the plains together in 1850, and on his return located in Holt county southeast of Oregon, and in 1865 he moved to Andrew county, where he resided until his death. Mrs. Julia Ashworth of Maitland, is a daughter.

Date of Death: 2 Feb 1902
Subject: John W. Paul
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 7 Feb 1902, p. 5

We are sorry indeed to hear of the death of John W. Paul, editor of the Savannah Reporter, which occurred at his home on Sunday last, February 2, 1902. He was one of the bright young newspaper men of this section, and his untimely death will be keenly felt by those near to him and by his brother newspaper men.

Date of Death: 7 May 1876
Subject: Minnie Cora Paul
Source: Andrew County Republican, 11 May 1876, p. 1

Died. In Savannah, on Sunday, May 7, 1876, at 6:30 P.M., Minnie Cora, youngest daughter of O. E. and A. E. Paul aged 2 years, 6 months and 23 days.

Date of Death: 8 Jan 1922
Subject: J. O. Pearce
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 14 Jan 1922

One of the sad accidents of the week was the killing at Savannah on Sunday of J. O. Pearce, one of best known retired business men of that place, and who is especially well known in St. Joseph on account of his banking connections. On his way to get his mail he was cut down by a Ford car driven by Mrs. Anna Frankovitch of Amazonia, who came around the curve at a good rate of speed and ran him down. His neck was broken and he died in fifteen minutes.

Date of Death: 7 Apr 1906
Subject: Edward M. Phillips
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 13 Apr 1906, p. 5

Edward M. Phillips, aged 40 years, died at his home in St. Joseph, Saturday last, April 7, 1906, from a complication of diseases. He leaves a wife and two children. He leaves an aged mother who resides in Savannah, where the body was taken for interment. He also leaves a sister and brother who resides [sic] in Kansas City, and a brother, E. O. Phillips, of this city, who with his wife attended the funeral services which were conducted from the family home, in St. Joseph, on Monday of this week.

Date of Death: 20 Apr 1917
Subject: Georgia Dorris Powell*
Source: Savannah Reporter, 27 Apr 1917, p. 1

S. C. Powell's Daughter Dies

Georgia Dorris Powell was born in Savannah, June 1, 1897, and died April 20, 1917. She graduated from the Franklin Grammar school, after which she attended the Bartlett High School in St. Joseph. She was valedictorian of the class of 1914 and received the gold medal. Her future seemed bright but her health failed. She joined the A. M. E. church early in life and was faithful until death. She leaves her father, mother, a sister, two brothers and many relatives and friends.

Date of Death: 13 Jun 1901
Subject: David Rea
Source: New York Times, 14 Jun 1901

St. Joseph, Mo., June 13.-- David Rea, ex-congressman from this district, died today at Savannah, Mo. Mr. Rea was a native of Indiana and was seventy years old. He came to Missouri in his youth, and afterward became a member of the bar. He served in the Forty-fifth Congress.

Source: Holt County Sentinel, 21 Jun 1901, p. 1

Ex-Congressman David Rea died at his home in Savannah, Mo., Thursday of last week, after a long illness, with Bright's disease. His demise was sudden. He was 71 [sic] years old, and had served three terms in the national house of representatives as a Democrat, retiring in 1892. During the last presidential election Judge Rea voted for President McKinley on account of the issue. Since his retirement from office he has been engaged in the practice of the law at Savannah, and has been connected with some of the most important legal battles in Northern Missouri.

It was from David Rea that John P. Altgeld, ex-governor of Illinois, obtained his first instruction to law. Altgeld came to Savannah penniless and went to work on the farm of Joseph Rea, brother of the deceased, who is now probate judge of Andrew county. David Rea saw that Altgeld had more than ordinary ability and took him into his office. In a short time Altgeld became prosecuting attorney, but resigned before his term was out and moved to Chicago. He remained one of Rea's warmest friends.

Date of Death: 18 Jun 1876
Subject: Amanda E. (Rhoads) Russell
Source: Andrew County Republican, 22 Jun 1876, p. 1

Died. In this place, at four o'clock P.M. on Sunday, June 18, 1876, Mrs. Amanda E. Russell, wife of J. B. Russell. The deceased was one of our most respectable citizens, honored and respected by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She was buried in the city cemetry [sic] on Monday last, attended by a large assemblage of sympathizing friends and relatives.

Mrs. Russell was raised in this city and for a number of years has been an active member of the Christian Church. The Christian Sunday School, will feel the loss of one of its dutiful teachers. She leaves a family of three small children to mourn a mother's death.

Date of Death: 21 Mar 1922
Subject: Joseph H. Roach
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 25 Mar 1922

Joseph H. Roach, 52 years of age, a resident of Andrew county nearly all his life, and the present county collector, died at a local hospital Tuesday night.

Date of Death: 25 Jan 1914
Subject: Minnie B. (Roberts) Hall
Source: Savannah Reporter, 30 Jan 1914, p. 1, column 4

Mrs. J. J. Hall Buried Wednesday.

Minnie B. Roberts was born in Andrew county, Missouri, January 4, 1883, and died at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Kansas City, Ks., January 25, 1914. She was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Roberts of this county. On June 28, 1905, she was married to Jesse J. Hall and continued as his devoted and happy wife until the time of her death. In her early girlhood she made her confession of faith in the Savior and united with the Christian church. Her home had always been in Andrew county until in October, 1912, at which time she and her husband made their home at Cherryvalle, Ks., where they resided when she was stricken with a fatal illness. Besides her husband and parents she leaves surviving her a sister Ruth and five brothers, Will, Jesse, Claude, Lloyd and Loren. One brother, Earnest preceded her twenty-one years ago. She was a devout Christian and an earnest gleaner in the Master’s Vineyard. At the time of her death she was president of the C. W. B. M. at Cherryvale, Ks., and the teacher of the Philathea Bible Class of the Christian church at that place. During her short residence in her new home she made many warm and true friends who join with the friends and loved ones here in mourning. She also taught school in Andrew county for several years. The funeral was conducted by A. R. Hunt from the Savannah Christian church Wednesday and interment was in the Savannah cemetery.

Date of Death: 21 Jun 1921
Subject: Olive (Robertson) Barr
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 24 Jun 1921, p. 8

Mrs. M. R. Cummings received word, Tuesday, from Rea, Mo., that her sister, Mrs. Joe Barr had died Monday night at twelve o'clock. Mrs. Barr was buried at Savannah, Mo. Mrs. Cummings attended the funeral.

Date of Death: 25 Sep 1916
Subject: Alexander Fleet Russell
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 6 Oct 1916, p. 2

The entire county was shocked Monday evening to hear that A. F. Russell had died suddenly. He had been to Savannah that afternoon preparing for his hog sale on October 24.

He left town about 4 o'clock and he and Mrs. Russell and the man who stays there had enjoyed their supper and were sitting about talking in a very pleasant manner about the affairs of the day, and about 9 o'clock Mr. Russell said he was tired and with that breathed his last breath, and would have fallen had not Mrs. Russell came [sic] to his support. He never enjoyed rugged health, but had been in very good health during the past year.

Mr. Russell was one of the pioneer fine hog men in the county, having had his first Duroc-Jersey hog sale just twenty years ago. He was enterprising and prosperous and respected. His neighbors, who lived him, were his pallbearers and a large crowd was present to do homage to his life at the funeral at the Christian church, Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. R. Hunt gave the address from the text, "Watch ye, therefore, for ye know not what hour the bridegroom cometh." He was young enough to accomplish much more here and will be greatly missed.

Alexander Fleet Russell was born near Taylorsville, Spencer county, Kentucky, October 29, 1857, and died at his country home, about seven miles west of Savannah, September 25, 1916, being at the time of death 58 years, 10 months and 25 days old.-- Savannah Reporter, September 29.

Date of Death: 2 Jan 1875
Subject: Winnie Sayers
Source: Andrew County Republican, 15 Jan 1875, p. 8

From the Moberly (Randolph Co.,) Daily,

"Little Winnie," an interesting daughter of Mr. Newton Sayers of this city, died this morning, (Jan. 2) of dipheoretic croup. This is the third affliction of this kind through which the family has passed. We extend to them our sympathies.

No bitter tears had she to weep,No sins to be forgiven, But closed her little eyes in sleep,To open them in heaven.

Her remain[s] were taken to Savannah, Mo., and buried in the new Cemetery, on Tuesday last week.

Date of Death: 22 Dec 1902
Subject: August Schuster
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 26 Dec 1902, p. 5

Col. August Schuster, a retired capitalist, at one time heavily interested in various enterprises in Northwest Missouri, died at Raton, New Mexico, Monday of this week. He will be buried at Savannah, today, Friday.

Date of Death: 6 Aug 1921
Subject: Herald Seckels
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 20 Aug 1921

Thursday afternoon Harold Seckles [sic] at some half-ripe grapes and some watermelon. He and his brother went to the field to get a half gallon of gasoline from the tank in which Mr. Seckles keeps the gasoline for the tractor. On the return the boys stopped to fight wasps and broke the bottle of gasoline and some of which went on Harold’s overalls. Boylike, they agreed to touch a match to the gasoline to see it burn and Harold got too near and the gasoline caught on fire and before he could remove his overalls and smother the fire out his legs was [sic] burned from the knee down until the skin fell off. Dr. Myers was called and dressed the wound. Then on Friday Harold began to suffer from the burn and from eating the grapes and watermelons. Nothing could be done to relieve the fever and he was taken to the hospital Saturday morning early and he died at 11 o’clock.- Savannah Reporter

Date of Death: 16 Sep 1871
Subject: Henry W. Selecman
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 29 Sep 1871, p. 2

Henry W. Selecman died at his residence in Andrew county, Sept. 16, 1871, in the 75th year of his age. He was one of the pioneers of that county, having come to the Platte Purchase in 1838.

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: 12 Oct 1910
Subject: Susan (Shunk) Wright
Source: unknown, Oct 1910

After an illness of only six days, Mrs. Susan Wright passed away in death at the home of her son, Daniel Wright, near Rosendale, October 12, 1910. Her maiden name was Shunk.

She was born in Perry county, Ohio, August 4, 1824, and was therefore aged 86 years, 2 months and 8 days. In the year 1846 she was married to Edmond Wright, whose joys and sorrows she shared until May 5, 1878, when he passed away in death. There were seven children born to them, two of whom preceded her to the land beyond. One daughter died February 22, 1874, at the age of 25 years, another daughter died the same year, at six years of age. The living children are Isaac and Daniel Wright and Mrs. Susan Walker, all of Andrew county. She came with her husband to this county 62 years ago, and has ever since been a resident of the county. About 37 years ago she became a Christian, under the ministry of the late Elder William Trapp, at the old StoneChurch, south of Fillmore, near which place her home was for many years. In this faith she continued until called home. Besides her two sons and one daughter, she is survived by sixteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. At 10 o'clock a.m., Friday, October 14, a large number of neighbors and friends assembled at the home and after Elder Chapman had preached an appropriate funeral discourse, the aged body was brought to Savannah, and laid beside that of the companion of her early life.

Date of Death: 6/10 Jan 1857
Subject: John M. Singleton
Source: North West Democrat, Saturday, January 10, 1857, p. 3

"Died of Scarlet Fever, the 6th instant John M., infant son of Milton R. and Helen E. Singleton, aged twelve months and 10 days.

Oh ever thus from childhood's hours
We see our fondest hopes decay;
We never love a tree or flower,
But 'tis the first to fade away,
We never nurse a favorite child,
To glad us with its happy eye,
But when it comes to know us well,
And loves us, too, 'tis sure to die."

Date of Death: 1 Aug 1875
Subject: Susannah (Small) Edwards
Source: Andrew County Republican, 6 Aug 1875, p. 8

Andrew county has lost another of its oldest and worthiest citizens, in the person of Mrs. Susan Edwards, who departed this life on Tuesday last, in the 80th year of her age. She was attacked with prostration common to old age a few days previous. She lived about a mile and a half south of town, and was buried on Wednesday, in the city cemetery, where her husband, William Edwards, was buried about a couple of years ago. She was followed to her last resting place by a large number of our citizens and sympathizing friends and relations. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were among the oldest settlers of Andrew county, and leave an honored name behind them. Their descendants are among our best citizens. They were the parents of Henderson and Phineas Edwards, of this county.

Date of Death: 29 Jul 1865
Subject: Hamilton Smith
Source: The Liberty Tribune [Clay Co., MO], 11 Aug 1865

Obituary. – Dr. Hamilton Smith, one of the oldest and most influential citizens of Andrew county, died on Saturday last at his residence in Savannah, and was buried yesterday. He was an intelligent and highly honorable business man, and respected by all who knew him. Many friends will mourn his demise. – St. Joseph Herald.

Date of Death: 1 Apr 1906
Subject: Henry Smith
Source: Rochester [IN] Evening Sentinel, 2 Apr 1906

The community was greatly shocked yesterday evening when Henry Smith fell on the street from apoplexy and died soon after being carried into Richter's drug store.

Mr. Smith had been busy about his home during the day, but had not been feeling well for some days and told his wife he would go down town and get some groceries and maybe see a doctor and inquire if he needed some medicine. He walked down with Hugh Barnhart and chatted and laughed in his usual merry manner and stepped into a grocery and made some purchases. The next any one noticed him he fell to the pavement near the Bank of Indiana corner, and was carried into Richter's drug store where Dr. Chas. Gould hurried to him but death was already present.

Henry D. [sic] Smith was born at Loral, Pennsylvania, November 6, 1835. There in 1858 he was united in marriage with Katherine Laney, and a few years later they moved to Savannah, Missouri, where they resided until her death in 1896. In 1898 he came to Rochester and on December 23, 1899, was married to Mrs. Perscilla A. Carter, and they have since lived in Rochester. Mr. Smith leaves one daughter, Mrs. Fred Hartley, of Savannah, Missouri, two sisters, Mrs. Albert Highway, of near Athens, and Mrs. Ellen Wiltshire, of near Macy, and one brother, Jerry D. Smith, of this place.

Henry Smith was an ideal old gentleman. As a neighbor and husband he was always a cheerful and jovial companion, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was an active member of the Methodist church, a strong advocate of temperance, honesty, and all of the higher qualities of citizenship, and the community has lost a man whose daily life was an honor to him and a blessing to all of his associates.

The funeral will be held at the residence, Wednesday morning, at 11 o'clock, the Rev. W. F. Switzer, of the Methodist church, officiating. The body will be taken to Mr. Smith's old home, Savannah, Missouri, for burial, leaving here on the Erie 12:50 train Wednesday. Mrs. Smith is unable to attend the funeral.

Date of Death: 28 Jun 1903
Subject: Colin Campbell Somerville
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 17 Jul 1903, p. 5

C. C. Somerville, who had been a resident of Savannah for 41 years, died at his home in that city June 28 at the age of 77 years.

Date of Death: 6 Jul 1906
Subject: John L. Stanton
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 13 Jul 1906, p. 4

Judge John L. Stanton, one of Andrew county's old and highly respected citizens, died at his home in Savannah, Friday last, July 6, 1906, at the age of 78 years. Prior to the war Mr. Stanton resided in this county on the old A. E. Williams, now Geo. W. Hibbard farm in Nodaway township. He leaves a widow and two children. He was over here on April 27th, and attended the funeral of his old former friend, Uncle Robert Patterson.

Date of Death: 29 Aug 1852
Subject: Sarah (Stevenson) Elliott
Source: Savannah Sentinel, Saturday, September 4, 1852, p. 2

Died-- On Sabbath the 29th of August, at about 1 o'clock, at the family residence, Mrs. Sarah Elliott, consort of Mr. Robert Elliott of this county. The deceased was born in Woodford county Ky., March 25th 1794.

In the year 1825 she attached herself to the Presbyterian Church, at Pisgala Woodford county. Her profession has been adorned by a life of consistent piety and Godly conversation. And though her death was so sudden and instantaneous that no opportunity was afforded to her to leave a testimony in her last moments of the consolation and support of religion-- Yet such was her renunciation of self dependence-- such was her complete reliance upon Christ-- such the calmness and resignation with which she awaited death during several weeks preceding the vent when she was admonished that her time was short and that her departure might be sudden, that her friends enjoy a delightful and unshaken confidence that she now rests in those blessed mansions which Christ has prepared for them that love him. By this sudden death, the church is deprived of one of its oldest, most beloved and respected members; and a large circle of friends and acquaintances deprived of the society and fellowship of one of its most valued branches.

The church, the family and friends will bow in cheerful resignation to this stroke of the Divine hand, since we know the Lord doeth all things well; and "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."

Date of Death: 24 Apr 1917
Subject: John Calvin Sutherland
Source: Savannah Reporter, 27 Apr 1917, p. 1

Dr. John Calvin Sutherland, who lived in Savannah many years, died Tuesday in St. Joseph at the hospital. He was 78 years old and had lived in St. Joseph four years. He leaves a son and five daughters: A. W. Sutherland, Mrs. Lee Bayne, Misses Maude, Jessie and Alice, all of St. Joseph, and Mrs. J. J. Thomas of Scottish Plains, N. J. The Masonic order had charge of the funeral rites at the Savannah cemetery.

Date of Death: 10 May 1888
Subject: John Talbot
Source: Atchison[KS] Globe, 10 May 1888

John Talbor [sic], aged 87 years, residing with his daughter, Mrs. Wentworth, at 835 Santa Fe street, died today of old age. The remains will be taken to Savannah, Mo., tomorrow.

Date of Death: 18 Mar 1913
Subject: B. Luther Tilson
Source: Savannah newspaper, 21 Mar 1913

Succumbs to Heart Trouble

B.L. Tilson Passed Away Tuesday Morning at His Home in Savannah

The remains of B. Luther Tilson were placed in the Savannah cemetery yesterday morning after a funeral at the residence, conducted by Rev. A. J. Quirin and Rev. C.C. Hatcher. He died at 10:20 a.m., Tuesday, March 18, 1913, aged sixty-eight years, eleven months and seven days after an illness of ten weeks confinement to his room and a year of poor health from heart trouble and a complication of diseases.

Mr. Tilson has lived in Savannah for the past six years and his happy disposition, kindliness to all and his abundance of good qualities make his departure a great loss but his personality will be remembered and continue indefinitiely to do good. He was born in Johnson County, Indiana, April 11, 1844, and came to AndrewCounty in 1847, his mother dying when he was three years old.

The late W. B. Allen and his wife raised him from this age and these good people also raised Mr. Tilson's wife who was Anna Sitton, whose parents died when she was twelve years old and they took her. They were married in 1866 and six children with Mrs. Tilson survive, H. H. Tilson of Savannah, L.C. Tilson, A. D. Tilson, both of St. Joseph, E. B. Tilson of Concordia, Kans., Mrs. O.U. Lash of Moberly and Mrs. Alice VanZant of Savannah. They have four daughters and two sons who had proceded [sic] him to the land beyond. One daughter Mrs. Georgia Moffitt of Afton, Iowa, died about a year ago.

Mr. Tilson has been a Christian for over forty years, having been converted at a revival meeting at the old Glenwood school near his home. He united with the Methodist Episcopal church then and has been a member ever since. During the Civil War he served three years in the 36th Missouri regiment. For several years he kept store at Wyeth and at Rosendale and is respected and honored all over the county.

Date of Death: 31 Jan 1916
Subject: Samuel Turner
Source: St. Joseph Gazette, 1 Feb 1916, p. 5

Samuel Turner, 89 years old, died early yesterday at his home, five miles north of St. Joseph, on the east Savannah road. He was a retired farmer and a widower, and is survived by three daughters, Fannie, Mildred and Martha Turner, who lived with him. The funeral will be from the house today at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Savannah cemetery.

Date of Death: 16 Sep 1915
Subject: Celestina (Turpin) Breit
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 24 Sep 1915, p. 2

J. E. Breit, of Nodaway township, returned Saturday of last week, from Crown Hill church in Andrew county, Missouri, where he had been for several days, at the bedside of his mother, Mrs. Tina Breit, who died there, last week, the funeral taking place Saturday, September 18. She was 81 years old at the time of her death, and came to Andrew county, when 11 years old, and settled in Deakins school district of that county, where she continuously resided up to the time of her death. She was a member of the Christian church, and had been a consistent member for over a half century. She left six children to mourn her departure to the other shore, five sons and one daughter.

Date of Death: 20 May 1920
Subject: George Violett
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 15 May 1920

When a truck laden with five tons of crushed rock and driven by Ralph Hall, struck George Violette [sic], a seventy-four-year-old Amazonia man, on South Fourth street Monday, the fender knocked Violette down and then the wheels held him fast. It was necessary to back the truck off the prostrate man before he could be released. His left leg and ankle were crushed, and he also sustained internal injuries. He was taken to the home of relatives in North St. Joseph.

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: 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: 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: 22 Jun 1866
Subject: Mary (Welch) Bryant
Source: Liberty [MO] Tribune, 29 Jun 1866

Died in Smithville, Clay county, on Friday, 22d of June, in the 24th year of her age, Mrs. Mary, wife of Richard G. Bryant. The deceased had resided only eight months in this place, and was a devoted and affectionate wife, admired and respected by all who knew her. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and was an exemplary Christian, and seemed perfectly resigned to her fate, relying confidently upon the romises of the Saviour made to his faithful followers. Her remains were taken to Savannah, Andrew county, for interment.

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: 10 Apr 1902
Subject: George W. West
Source: The Savannah Register, 18 Apr 1902, p. 1, column 2

Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. W. Bridges in Barnard, Mo. on Thurs, Apr 10 at 6:20 p.m. George W. West aged 68 years, 1 month and 27 days. His remains were brought here and interred in the Savannah Cemetery Friday evening, attended by a number of the G.A.R., deceased having been an old soldier. He was an old citizen and respected by all.

Date of Death: 24 Mar 1875
Subject: Ernest Wilkerson
Source: Andrew County Republican, 26 Mar 1875, p. 8

Died. Wilkerson.-- In Savannah, on Wednesday, the 24th inst., Ernest, infant son of J. W. and Lydia Wilkerson.

Date of Death: 6 Jan 1923
Subject: J. H. Wilkerson
Source: Savannah Reporter, Jan 1923

J. H. Wilkerson passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edna Harding, in Miami, Florida, Saturday, January 6. Mr. Wilkerson and his wife, who live at Rosendale, left December 4, last, and motored to Miami, Florida, for a visit with his daughter and were on the road nine days.

Mr. Wilkerson was born in Clinton county, Ohio, February 24, 1847 and came from that county in 1865 and settled on a place south of Savannah. On March 26, 1875, he was married to Lettie J. Petree and to this union five children were born: Mrs. W. S. Swartz of Savannah, Clyde Wilkerson of Rosendale, Mrs. Edna Harding of Miami, Florida, Mrs. C.A. Faires of Rosendale and Miss Irene Wilkerson of Savannah. On August 2, 1916, his wife died and a few years ago he was again married to Mrs. S. L. Reece of Rosendale.

Mr. Wilkerson leaves his wife, five children, five brothers, John W. of Mt. Ayre [sic], Iowa, Vincent, Albert, Sanford and Thomas of Union Star and four sisters: Mrs. John Farrel of Union Star, Mrs. James Bellis of St. Joseph, Mrs. John Osborn of Avenue City, and Mrs. J. Q. Wells of Rochester.

In September, 1916, he united with the church at a tent meeting held by Rev. Snodgrass and Rev. Chapman at Fairview. When he was twenty years old, he began teaching school and was superintendent of the Rosendale school for several years and he has taught many schools over the county. In November 2, 1880, he was elected county assessor for one term and in 1884 he was elected county school commissioner of Andrew county and served two terms. He was justice of the peace for many years.

The body arrived yesterday evening and arrangements for the funeral and burial will be made this morning.

Date of Death: 14 Jul 1888
Subject: John Wilkerson
Source: unknown, Jul 1888

After an illness of several days, John Wilkerson died at his home in Rochester township, about 1 o'clock last Saturday morning, 14th, in his sixty-ninth year. He was born in Warren county, Ohio, in November 1819, and lived there until October, 1865, when he moved with his family to this county, where he has lived ever since. He was married in 1840 to Ann Connor, who still survives him. There were born to this union, twelve children, all of whom are living, as follows: F. M. Wilkerson (in Ohio); John W. Wilkerson, Iowa; David Wilkerson, Gentry county, Missouri; James H., Vincent and Sanford Wilkerson, all of Andrew county; Mrs. Lizzie Bellis, DeKalb county; and Albert Wilkerson, Mrs. Ella Osborne, Mrs. Mary Wells, Anna and Thomas Wilkerson, all of Andrew county.
The remains of deceased were buried in Savannah Cemetery, the services at the grave being conducted by Rev. Samuel Huffman.

Date of Death: Nov 1904
Subject: Robert O. Wilkerson
Source: unknown, 1904

Robert Wilkerson, son of David Wilkerson, living east of Helena, died last Thursday evening at 6, and the body was taken in the hearse from this place to Savannah Friday by E. R. Cordry, at which place the interment took place. The deceased was 26 years old, and had been a sufferer from the effect of an injury received while skating twelve years ago.

Date of Death: 11 Mar 1857
Subject: America Aleen Willis
Source: North West Democrat, Saturday, March 14, 1857, p. 3

Died-- In this city, on the 11th inst., Aleen, infant daughter of John G. and Matilda H. Willis.

"Weep not for those
Who sink within the arms of death,
Ere yet the chilling wintry breath
Of sorrow o'er them blows;
But weep for them who here remain,
The mournful heritage of pain,
Condemn'd to see each bright joy fade
And mark grief's melancholy shade
Flung o'er Hope's fairest rose."

Source: North West Democrat, Saturday, March 21, 1857, p. 3

Died-- Of inflamation [sic] of the brain in this City, on Wednesday the 11th inst., America A., daughter of John G. and Matilda H. Willis-- aged 2 years, 3 months and 11 days.

"She was Father's doating pet,
A Mother's anxious care,
It hardly seems she's left them yet,
She was so young in years,
But still their fondest hopes must blight,
And soon their sorrows come,
But now she is an angel bright,
In Heaven her lasting home."

Date of Death: 11 Jan 1903
Subject: Mary V. (Wilson) Keeves
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 30 Jan 1903, p. 1

The passing away of a woman who has made the worth better for having lived in it, and who has been all that a wife and mother to her family and a true warm hearted friend to all who came near her, could be, as Mrs. Mary V. Keeves has been, must needs be told in your columns to stimulate and strengthen other noble spirited women by her example. Mary V. Wilson was born Mary c, 1833, in the state of Virginia, where she lived with her parents until 1854, when she married Anthony S. Keeves and lived with him until May, 1898, when he was called to his Maker. It was said of him: "Amid the temptations, trials and vicissitudes of his long career, he kept untarnished and unsullied the bright escutcheon of his knightly honor." He said of his wife many times: "All that I am I owe to the counsel and companionship of my wife." Their forty five years of association was not as naught. Men live lives of credit and are lauded, but women who have lives of strenuous effort and succeeded in doing their duty by their home and surroundings go almost unnoticed. Perhaps it is because the effect of their efforts is seen only in another, who gets the credit as being self made. Be that as it may, women, like Mrs. Keeves, will go on undaunted, with an unselfish devotion, something akin to godliness, in their own quiet noble spirited ways, uplifting, purifying and strengthening mankind. -- Savannah Reporter.

Date of Death: 22 Jan 1914
Subject: Olive Wright
Source: Savannah Reporter, 23 Jan 1914, p. 1, column 3

Miss Olive Wright Died Yesterday.

Miss Olive Wright died Thursday, yesterday morning, at 5:30 at the home of her father Charles Wright in Selecman Heights aged thirty-six years and five months after an illness of several weeks. The funeral will be held at the Baptist church at 1 o’clock Saturday. She had been a member of the Baptist church since early childhood and was a quiet, gentle, obedient loving daughter always doing what she could. Her mother died last summer and she has not been well since.

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