[ALLEN, WRIGHT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 10, 1875
--Wright Allen, of Union township, passed from time to eternity on last Friday, June 4th. About two weeks ago he was taken with the measles and when recovering from them caught a severe cold which proved fatal. His family and relatives have the sympathies of his many friends throughout Nodaway county. He was a young man in the prime and vigor of life and endowed with an unusually strong constitution and robust physical frame, but in a moment, as it were, he has been taken away and his body is now mouldering back to mother earth from whence it was taken. How true it is that "in the midst of life we are in death."

[ANDREWS, ARTHUR]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 6, 1887
A Good Man Gone. Arthur Andrews is no More.
On last Thursday the reaper, death, called for one of the well known citizens of Maryville and Arthur Andrews passed to his reward in the other world. Mr. Andrews suffered from an attack of sun stroke while he was surveying the town of Parnell City. He took to his bed about the 8th of July and for many days suffered from a severe attack of malarial fever. He convalesced from that, so that by the middle of August he was able to sit up and his many friends looked for a speedy recovery. On August 23d, he was taken with a severe relapse, vomiting almost continuously for some hours and frequently for several days. After two weeks he again rallied and got much better. But he was once again taken with vomiting and his stomach grew so weak, it was unable to retain the least nourishment. The immediate cause of his death was inflammation of the stomach and consequent inability of his stomach to take and retain nourishment.
His funeral took place Saturday at two o'clock p. m. at the Presbyterian church.
The house was crowded, and Rev. Gerhart preached an effective discourse to the vast congregation.
Mr. Andrews was a member of Nodaway Lodge, A. F. and A. M., 470, and was buried with the solemn rites of that order, Rev. T. M. S. Kenney officiating. His remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr. Andrews was born in Chester Co., Pa., in 1835, making him 52 years of age. He received a good education and studied surveying as a profession.
He moved to Nodaway county in 1867. He was first married to Mary E. Jackson of Lancaster, Pa., in 1857. She died in 1875. On February 15th, 1877, he was married to Miss Mary Whirch of Tuscarawas county, Ohio. She survives to mourn his loss. One child, Arthur C., was born to them Nov. 21st, 1877. Mr. Andrews was appointed deputy surveyor of Nodaway county in 1869. He moved to Maryville and was elected justice of the peace and served for three years. In 1877 he moved back to his fine farm in White Cloud township, where he resided until 1884, when he was elected surveyor of Nodaway county, which office he held at the time of his death.
Mr. Andrews was a staunch Presbyterian and thoroughly honest, conscientious man. In fact he was one of nature's noblemen; one who make the world better by living in it and who impressed all with the dignity of manhood. Would all men were like him. His death is a public calamity, and his loss will be deeply felt.
To the widowed wife and orphaned son, the loss is too great almost to be borne. But they have the consciousness of knowing that he fell asleep in the arms of a Savior he loved and in whose footsteps he tried to follow and that, in the bright beyond, he rests from his labors.

[ANDREWS, MARY E. JACKSON]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 5, 1875
--'Squire Arthur Andrews has been called upon to mourn the loss of his beloved wife, which sad event occurred last Friday night. Mrs. Andrews has not enjoyed good health for some time past. That inveterate foe of human life, Consumption, had fastened its fatal pangs upon her system and caused her gradual decline until death released her from the pains and ills of this life and admitted her to the joys and bliss of the glorious life beyond the tomb. Her funeral sermon was preached by Rev. A. D. Workman at 3 o'clock on last Sabbath, at the Presbyterian church in this city, of which denomination the deceased had long been a worthy, devoted and honored member. A very large audience was present, more in fact than could be accommodated with seats and many remained on the outside at the windows. The sermon was very impressive and the music of the choir well suited to the sad and solemn occasion. A large procession followed the remains to the cemetery. Mr. Andrews and the relatives of the deceased have the sympathies of their numerous friends and acquaintances in their sad affliction.

[ANDREWS, MARY E. JACKSON]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 5, 1875
--Death has again chosen a "shining mark," and taken the wife of Arthur Andrews away forever. Mrs. Andrews has been very low for some time with that fearful scourge of the human race, consumption. Last Friday morning the dreadful messenger came, dreaded by her weeping friends, but not by her, for she died in the full hope of a better life. The funeral services took place at the Presbyterian church last Sabbath at four o'clock P. M. where the Rev. A. D. Workman preached an impressive discourse. Her remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends. Mrs. Andrews was loved by everyone that knew her and to those who knew her best, she has left an aching void that will be hard to fill.

[ARNOLD, ROBERT H.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 26, 1875
At Rest. Death of Robert H. Arnold.
As will be remembered in last week's issue of the Democrat an account was given of the frightful accident on the St. Louis Kansas City and Northern Railroad at Gower station, twenty-four miles southeast of St. Joseph, on the 17th inst. among those who were injured was Robert H. Arnold of this city, who was returning from Chicago where he had been on matters of business.
It now becomes our painful duty to record the death of Mr. Arnold, which sad event occurred on last Tuesday at half past six o'clock P. M., at St. Joseph, to which place he was brought after the accident.
Mr. Arnold has been making this city his home for the past year and has occasionally resided here for the last four or five years. Since last September he has been engaged in keeping a Book store in Union Block in the same room with the post office.
The deceased was a worthy and esteemed member of Nodaway Lodge No. 470, A. F. & A. M., some of the members of which were by his bedside from the time he arrived in St. Joseph until his death.
Rev. A. D. Workman also attended him closely through his last illness.
The unexpected and sudden decease of one of Maryville's highly esteemed and respected young men is sad intelligence indeed and has thrown a gloom of profound sorrow over the entire community.
Only a few days before the fatal accident he left Maryville in the enjoyment of his usual health, in company with his brother who had been here on a visit from Ohio, expecting, no doubt, to return in a few days to pursue his legitimate calling and enjoy the society of his many friends and acquaintances. But alas! How limited and confined is man's scope of vision and foresight.
But that appalling disaster which injured, wounded and bruised so many and from which the deceased received a severe bruise in his shoulder, he, doubtless, would be in our midst today in the possession of his usual health and spirits.
Robert's loss will be deeply lamented among a large circle of friends who loved and esteemed him for his many good qualities of head and heart. He leaves a brother, Samuel Arnold, Esq., residing in this city. [Words missing], Richmond, Jefferson county, Ohio, his former home, for interment.

[ARNOLD, ROBERT H.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 26, 1875
Robert H. Arnold. He Dies From Injuries Received in the Railroad Accident.
Tuesday evening the sad intelligence flashed over the wires that the spirit of Robert H. Arnold had passed to another world. He died between six and seven o'clock on Tuesday evening, at the residence of Mrs. Hutton, in St. Joseph, where he was taken after the accident on the 17th. His injuries were considered of a slight nature at the time and nothing serious was apprehended until the latter part of last week, when there were evidence of fata internal injuries. From that time he commenced gradually sinking and it was plain that he would soon cross the silent river and be at rest with the blessed.
During his illness, the best medical aid attended him; a brother and kind friends surrounded his bedside and with gentle hand administered every want and did all they could to ease his suffering spirit in its flight to the other world.
Mr. Arnold came to Maryville several years ago and engaged in the book and stationery business. He was a member of Nodaway Lodge A. F. & A. M., several members of which were constant attendants at his bedside during his illness. He was an exemplary young man in every respect, and by his upright conduct, quiet and gentlemanly manner, made many warm and steadfast friends. He possessed every element of the true man and his sad and unexpected decease has caused universal regret and sorrow in this community.
His remains were sent to Ohio yesterday where they will be placed in the family burial ground.

[ARNOLD, ROBERT H.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 9, 1875
--The funeral sermon of Robert H. Arnold will be preached by Rev. A. D. Workman at the Presbyterian church in this city, on Sunday, the 19th of September. The members of Nodaway Lodge No. 470 A. F. & A. M. of which lodge the deceased was a member and those of Maryville Lodge No. 162 will attend the services as Lodges.

[BAKER, AMOS' INFANT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 6, 1876
--Amos Baker, of Barnard, lost an infant child, a boy, on last Monday. It was buried on Tuesday.

[BAKER, NATHAN]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, November 12, 1915
Death of Nathan Baker. Died at the Home of His Brother in Barnard.
The funeral services of Nathan Baker, who died at the home of his brother, Martin Baker, in Barnard, yesterday, were held today at 1 o'clock at the residence.
Nathan Baker was 84 years old and had been suffering for some time with a complication of diseases. He is survived by three children.
Mr. Baker was a brother of the late John W. Baker of this city.

[BENDER, SARAH SLANKER]
Crook County Monitor (Sundance, Wyoming), Wednesday, August 19, 1896
Mrs. Sarah Bender of Beaver creek died on the 19th ult. after an illness of eighteen months. She was 79 years of age. Her husband is still confined to his bed and is in a critical condition.

[BLACHLY, M.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 25, 1875
--We regret to learn that Dr. M. Blachly, who resided two miles north of Quitman, died at his residence on Saturday, Nov. 13, of a congestive chill. Deceased was aged 66 years and 8 months and leaves a devoted wife and six children to mourn his loss.

[BLAGG, JOHN SAMUEL]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 27, 1876
GUILFORD – John Samuel Blagg, son of Wm. Blagg, Esq., was buried at the cemetery of the M. E. Church, South, on last Saturday.

[BLAGG, JOHN SAMUEL]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 27, 1876
Death of John Samuel Blagg.
The subject of this notice was a young man nineteen years of age. He had been quite severely afflicted for the past two years with diabetis and during most of the time his sufferings were very great; yet they were borne patiently and with that [kind] of calm resignation which is ever characteristic of the Christian. A few hours before passing away he spoke with the utmost calmness and composure of his approaching dissolution and expressed his entire willingness to depart, realizing, no doubt, that he would soon be in the presence of that Savior who loved him and whose precious blood had redeemed him. His death occurred on the 21st of April, at 8 o'clock A. M. He was buried in the cemetery at the M. E. Church, South, in Guilford on Saturday, the 22d. Before being consigned to their last resting place, his remains were taken into the church which is close to the cemetery. A hymn was sung, and a prayer offered up by R. P. Nelson, Esq. The scene in the church was very effecting as was evidenced by the tears that trickled down the cheeks of almost everyone in the house. His body was then consigned to the tomb. The deceased was a son of Wm. Blagg, Esq., one of our oldest and most respected citizens. His parents and relatives have the sympathies of the community in this their hour of bereavement.

[BOSCH, ELIZABETH JANE "LIZZIE" NEAL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 23, 1888
It is with sadness that we chronicle the sudden and unexpected demise of Mrs. Eri Bosch which occurred early last Sunday morning. The most of the neighbors were not aware of her being sick. Mrs. Bosch was a daughter of John Neal and a bride of less than a year. She leaves an infant son as the only comfort to the grief-stricken husband. The neighbors and friends extend their sympathy to him in this his hour of trial and tribulation. The funeral services were conducted at the South Methodist church after which her remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery.

[BOSCH, ERY]
Stanberry Headlight (Stanberry, Missouri), Thursday, March 20, 1930
His Father Dead
Ery Bosch, father of Wm. Bosch of Stanberry, died at his home in Maryville Monday afternoon. The Bosch family was at Maryville from Tuesday until last Thursday. Funeral services were held in Maryville last Wednesday after the body lay in state from 12:30 o'clock until 2 o'clock.
Concerning his death the Maryville Daily Forum had the following to say in its issue of last Tuesday:
Ery Bosch, age 77 years, died at 3:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, at his home, 502 East Seventh street. Mr. Bosch had been in ill health several months. Death was due to a complication of diseases.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the Price Funeral Chapel. The Rev. R. E. Snodgrass will conduct the services. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Surviving are the wife, five children, John and George Bosch of Pickering, William Bosch of Stanberry, Mrs. J. W. Carden of Platte, Kan. and Mrs. W. A. Maxwell of Industrial City and one brother, Ben Bosch of Parnell.
Mr. Bosch came to Nodaway county from Iowa in 1875. He was married to Miss Mary E. Burnett November 8, 1891. They lived on a farm near Pickering until 1916 when they came to Maryville.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Maryville Daily Forum, March 11, 1930.]

[BRACE, SARAH ALLEN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 16, 1875
--Mrs. Sarah Brace, a daughter of Uncle John Allen, departed this life at her home in Barnard on Saturday the 11th inst. after a protracted illness of several weeks. The deceased was formerly a resident of this city where she leaves a large circle of friends and relatives who deeply mourn her loss.

[BRIGGS, ADELLA]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1875
--Silas W. Briggs, Esq., lost on last Saturday night a bright little infant daughter, Adella. These afflictions are indeed hard to bear, but it is consoling to remember that the parting from the loved one is but for a day and that "another bud has only climbed the garden wall to blossom on the other side." The remains of the little one were followed to the cemetery on last Sunday by a large cortege of friends and relatives.

[BRIGGS, ADELLA]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1875
--Adella, infant daughter of Silas W. Briggs, died last Saturday. The funeral services took place at the residence of O. S. Briggs on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. A large concourse of sympathizing friends followed the body to the grave and listened solemnly to the last sad rites. Little Adella was a very interesting child, and her loss is sorely felt by the bereaved parents.

[BRINK, MARY ELIZABETH "LIBBIE"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 17, 1876
GRAHAM – Miss Libbie Brink, daughter of J. [ohn] Q. [uincy] Brink of this place, died February 10, at 4 o'clock P. M. Her funeral was preached at the M. E. Church by Rev. Devlin. The house was crowded to its utmost extent and the deepest sympathy was manifested. "Strange that one so young and lovely should have a life so brief," and how true the saying, "In the midst of life we are in death."

[BRINK, MARY ELIZABETH "LIBBIE"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 17, 1876
GRAHAM – Again Death has visited Graham and again he has taken the young and fair. On Thursday evening our town was saddened by the toll of the church bell, which announced that Libbie Brink was no more. For several days she had lingered 'twixt life and death but hopes of recovery were entertained to the last hour. But as the evening closed a mild and gentle day, so death closed a mild and gentle life and wafted another spirit to its beautiful home "Over There." On Saturday morning the remains were borne to the Methodist Church where a large congregation listened to an excellent funeral discourse by the Rev. Mr. Delvin and mingled its tears with those of the sorrow-stricken family. From there they were followed to the cemetery where the funeral rites were closed in a beautiful and impressive manner.
The deceased was an intelligent young lady and a dutiful daughter. Until sickness interposed, she had been a regular attendant of the public school where she was known to be among the first of her class. She was kind and gentle to her schoolmates and obedient to her teacher. But life is transient and death taketh whom he pleaseth.

[BROOKS, WILLIAM F.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 8, 1875
--W. F. Brooks, a worthy and upright citizen of Andrew county who resides near Bolckow, departed this life on Tuesday, the 30th of March. He was buried the following day at the upper Nealy Grove cemetery, with Masonic honors, by White Hall Lodge No. 301, A. F. and A. M., of which he was a member. J. W. Houghtaling, W. M., conducted the burial ceremonies in accordance with the ancient customs of the order.

[BROOKS, WILLIAM F.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 6, 1875
--Mr. Wm. F. Brooks, an old and respected citizen of Barnard, has passed calmly away to the summer land. He was a kind husband, devoted father and a man universally loved by all who knew him.

[BROWN, SAMUEL S.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 29, 1875
--Samuel S. Brown, late partner of Donlin Bros in the mercantile business at Hopkins, who went to California late last fall, hoping to recover from the consumption, died in California about one month ago. Mr. Brown anticipating his approaching dissolution, sent last February for Mr. John Donlin to come to California so that they might arrange together some matters of business. Mr. Donlin went out to California as desired and while there Mr. Brown appeared to get better and for a while hopes were entertained of his ultimate recovery. Shortly after the departure of Mr. Donlin for his home in Missouri however, a telegram from Mr. Brown was received by his father-in-law, David Bender, of Hopkins, desiring his immediate presence in California. Mr. Bender left immediately for California and arrived there the day before the death of his son-in-law. Samuel Brown was a resident of this county for some ten years, having been engaged in the mercantile business at Xenia and latterly at Hopkins. Mr. Brown leaves a devoted wife and large circle of friends to mourn his loss. He was a useful member of society and was universally beloved by all who knew him.

[BRUCE, C.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 2, 1876
Sad Accident. Mr. C. Bruce Thrown From a Wagon and Fatally Injured.
Last Wednesday afternoon Mr. C. Bruce, living one mile and a half west of town, started with his wagon and team to the timber, on the One-Hundred-and-Two river, for the purpose of hauling home a number of fence posts. Having loaded the wagon he started home, but had not gone far when, it is supposed, the horses took fright and started to run. It seems that in running alongside the bank of the river, the wagon wheels struck a log, upsetting the wagon and throwing Mr. Bruce down on the ice in the bed of the river, a distance of some fifteen or twenty feet. Upon the arrival of the horses at Mr. Bruce's residence, a search was at once instituted, which resulted in finding Mr. Bruce lying on the ice, as above stated, breathing, but unable to speak, and showing no signs of consciousness. He was conveyed to the house and a messenger dispatched for Dr. Gerard. Within ten minutes after the arrival of the physician the unfortunate man, who, but a few hours before, was in the full enjoyment of health, breathed his last.
Mr. Bruce was an exemplary citizen and had resided here something over a year. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his sudden demise. – Hopkins Journal.
[Note: The same article was published in the Maryville Republican, March 2, 1876.]

[BYWATER, JOHN C.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 27, 1876
--Mrs. Fred Hastings received a dispatch on the 17th inst. stating that her father, Rev. J. [ohn] C. Bywater, was lying at the point of death at his residence in Brooklyn, Iowa. Mrs. Hastings took the first express for Brooklyn, but on account of the bad state of the roads was unable to reach her destination until Tuesday night, the 18th inst., arriving at Brooklyn about two hours after her father's death. Rev. Bywater had been for many years a minister of the Baptist church and was an able and faithful worker in the good cause. His remains were taken to Illinois for interment.

[BYWATER, JOHN C.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), April 27, 1876
--Rev. J.[ohn] C. Bywater, father of Mrs. Fred Hastings, died in Brooklyn, Iowa, on Tuesday, the 18th inst. Mrs. Hastings was summoned by telegraph, but she arrived too late to see her father alive. His remains were taken to Clayton, Ill. for interment. Mr. Bywater was a faithful minister, endowed with excellent talent and possessed of great energy. He had labored during the winter just past as an evangelist. Mr. Bywater was at one time a member of the Baptist Church in this place. He was sixty-two years old at the time of his death and had labored in the ministry for forty years. Truly a leader in Israel has fallen.

[CAMPBELL, CHARLES H.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 17, 1875
DIED. CAMPBELL. – On the 18th day of May 1875, in Maryville, Nodaway county, Mo., Charles H. Campbell, infant son of N.[ewton] S. [tewart] and N. R. Campbell, aged one year and eleven days.
[Poem not transcribed.]

[CREW, JOHN P.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 9, 1875
--The body of J. P. Crew, who was a number of years ago county attorney of Nodaway, was removed on last Friday from the Catholic burying ground to the cemetery north of town.

[CRIGER, THOMAS W.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 8, 1875
Instant Death. Horse and Rider Killed by Lightning. Full Particulars.
Again it becomes our painful duty to chronicle another sad accident in Nodaway county, thereby illustrating that this life is but a brittle thread and that at any moment we may be called upon to meet face to face with our Creator.
Thomas W. Crigger, a young man aged 23 years, a son of Wm. Crigger, Esq., who resides on Clear creek in the northwestern portion of this county, was killed by lightning on last Thursday afternoon at three o'clock, during a violent thunderstorm. We have obtained the following particulars of this terrible accident:
It appears that young Crigger, mounted on horseback, had been over to an old farm of his father's, where they had some farm machinery stored, intending to put this machinery in repair, with a view to getting it ready for harvest. Mounted on his horse, he was returning home and while traveling on a road, through a piece of timber leading to his father's residence, he and his horse were struck dead by lightning when within only 80 yards of the house. Immediately after the cessation of the storm young Crigger's father thought that he would take a walk out into the timber and look around after his stock and accordingly did so. He had traveled but a short distance from his dwelling in the road through the timber when a horrible sight met his gaze! There lay in the road the dead body of his beloved son, who, only a few hours before, had left his presence in the full vigor of health and manhood and also the horse that his son had ridden. There both horse and rider lay dead, the horse lying on his side and the unfortunate young man lying on his face a few feet in front of the animal.
Upon examination it was found that young Crigger had a monkey wrench in his pocket and the supposition is that this piece of metal attracted the lightning to him. From the fact that he was found lying in the road several feet in advance of the horse, we infer that he was riding at a fast rate of speed at the time of the accident, probably intending to reach home before the arrival of the approaching storm. He wore a straw hat, the crown of which was burned out and his hair was somewhat scorched. His neck was broken and death to both horse and rider was probably instantaneous.
The funeral of the deceased took place on last Friday, the remains being followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends and relatives.
This sad accident, which has cut off so suddenly, in the very prime of life, one so well and favorably known, has cast a gloom over the entire community where deceased resided.
[Note: The last name is spelled Criger on his headstone.]

[CRIGER, THOMAS W.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 8, 1875
Sudden Death. A Young Man Killed by Lightning.
The recent storms which have passed over our county have been pregnant with disaster and death, and many a household has been draped in mourning. The last fatal accident we have to record occurred in clear Creek, in the northwest portion of the county, last Thursday evening, the particulars of which are as follows:
Before there was any appearance of a storm, a young man named Thomas Crigger, son of William Crigger, mounted a horse and rode to an old farm a few miles distant for the purpose of putting in repair some machinery, which they intended to use the following day. Before he had finished his task, dark and angry looking clouds were whirling around in every direction, showing plainly that a terrible storm was near at hand. Hastily mounting his horse, he urged him homeward at a rapid pace, hoping to arrive there before the storm. To shorten the distance he turned into a path running through the woods and when about eighty yards from home, a flash of lightning descended and instantly killed both horse and rider. The top of his straw hat was burned out, his hair scorched, his neck broken and a purple streak running the entire length of his body. He was found several feet beyond the horse, which shows that he was riding rapidly when struck.
Deceased was about twenty-three years old and an industrious, sober young man. He was well liked by all who knew hymn, and his sudden and tragic summons to another world causes a cloud of sorrow to hang over many a heart.

[CROWDUS, EMALINE J. "EMILEY" GRAVES]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 13, 1876
CLEARMONT – Again the king of terrors has visited this community and taken from it Mrs. Crowdis. She died on the 31st of March after a short illness. She was buried on the 1st inst., her remains being followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends and relatives, mourning her demise.
[Note: Various spellings of last name.  It is spelled Crowdus on her headstone and also Crowdis and Crowdes.]

[DAVIS, GEORGE'S INFANT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 6, 1876
-- The little son of George Davis Esq., passed to the better land Wednesday night after a painful illness of several days with membranous croup, his case having baffled the skill of some of our best medical talent. The funeral services were conducted at the Main St. M. E. Church and at the grave on last Thursday by Rev. Sherman. A large number of friends and relatives followed the remains of the loved one to their last resting place. Mr. Davis and wife have the sympathy of the entire community in their great affliction.

[DAVIS, WADE HAMPTON]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 25, 1877
At Rest. Death of Wade H. Davis.
It devolves upon us in this issue to chronicle the death of one of the most honored and respected of our earliest settlers, in the person of Wade H. [ampton] Davis, who departed this life at his residence in the northeast part of town on Tuesday, the 22d inst. at 7 o'clock P.M.
Mr. Davis was born in West Virginia on the 10th of November 1796, and consequently was nearly 81 years of age at the time of his demise. He moved from West Virginia to Tennessee, from that state to Platte county, and from Platte county to Nodaway county in the fall of 1842, remaining here ever since that time. The deceased leaves a dutiful and beloved wife, Martha Drury Davis, one year his senior, to mourn his loss. They were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock when Mr. Davis was but nineteen years of age and enjoyed together the happiness and domestic bliss flowing from a loving connubial relation for over sixty years. They had a family of six children, four of whom are now living; viz: Mrs. G. W. Long, Jas. M. Davis, S. H. Davis, who lives in Nebraska, and Hiram Davis.
Mr. Davis was a member of the Methodist church for fifty-five years and was a true Christian man. His was a meek, gentle, loving, confiding spirit, full of compassion for his fellow men, with a deep sympathy for the distressed and afflicted. He was a good citizen, law-abiding and peaceable, and ever enjoyed the greatest pleasure in imitating the example of doing good of his Divine Master, in whom he so implicitly relied with all the living, active faith of an earnest Christian. His life was one of purity. His many virtues will be written on perpetual record in the hearts of his many relatives and friends. He was taken with palpitation of the heart and a chill on Monday when alone at home, his wife being away that day. A few hours after, being called upon by W. C. Orear, Esq., he expressed himself as believing that he was going to die and perhaps die alone. He said he was happy, however, and not afraid to die. The next evening at 7 o'clock when surrounded by his loving wife and others near and dear to him he passed away quietly with a look of triumph o'erspreading his face, to the beautiful home of the soul in the world of light and love. The funeral services were conducted by Revs. O'Howell and Lake at the M. E. church, South, on Wednesday at 2 o'clock P. M., after which his remains were taken to the cemetery north of town and consigned to their last resting place. Truly, a good man has been called home.

[DAVIS, WADE HAMPTON]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 25, 1877
An Aged Citizen Gone. The Sudden Death of Wade H. Davis.
Wade H. Davis, one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his residence in Maryville on Tuesday evening, between six and seven o'clock. It seems that Mrs. Davis had in the morning gone out to spend the day, leaving Mr. Davis as well as usual, who was to go to Mr. Henry Toel's and get his dinner. But he did not come, and Mr. Toel went over to see what the matter was and found him lying on the bed in a semi-unconscious state. Help was quickly secured, and all did that could be done but it could not avail, and he quietly passed away at the time above mentioned. His funeral services took place at the M. E. Church, south at 2 o'clock P. M. yesterday. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. D. T. O'Howell, pastor of the church. Owing to the hour of going to press we can give no particulars of the funeral services.
Wade H. [ampton] Davis was born in West Virginia, With county, on the 10th of Nov. 1796. He would therefore have been 81 years of age if he had lived till the 10th of nex month. He removed to Ky. in early youth and was married at the age of nineteen to Martha Drury who still survives him. He came to Platte Co. in this State in the year 1838. In 1842 he removed to Nodaway county where he has ever since resided. He has been a member of the M. E. Church for 55 years. In his last moments he expressed himself as having an abiding faith in his master whom he had served so long. His last words were that he was very happy and ready to die. To his aged widow his loss must be a terrible blow. He leaves a son James H. Davis, a daughter, Mrs. G. W. Long, and numerous grandchildren to mourn his loss.

[DAVIS, WILLIAM H.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1875
Over the River. An Old and Respected Citizen Gone.
Death of Wm. H. Davis.
One by one the pioneer settlers of our county are going "the way of all the earth," to the invisible and spiritual state of existence that is beyond the confines of times and the dark portals of the tomb. Many who experienced the hardships and privations that were incident to the life of an early settler have already passed to the "better land," and others, day by day, are crossing over the turbid waters of the river of death to the joys and bliss of immortality, where sickness, sorrow, pain and death never enter. Another good man is gone. The messenger, death, has called him home to his Father's house and angel bands have guided him away to the beautiful mansions prepared for all those who shall be found worthy. On Monday, the 12th inst., at about 12 o'clock M., at the residence of his son, Major B. K. Davis, in this city, when surrounded by fond parents, loving brothers and sister, affectionate children and numerous kind friends, the spirit of Wm. H. Davis took its flight, peacefully and quietly, to the better world where the ills, trials, and disappointments of this life are never known. As before intimated "Uncle Billy" Davis has long been a resident of this county. He was a native of Kentucky, having been born in Breckenridge county, that State, on the 6th day of February in the year 1814. He left the home of his birth and childhood at an early day and moved to Platte county, this State, where he remained two years. In the year 1842 he came with his family to Nodaway county, where he has resided most of the time for the last thirty-five years. When he came here there were but few settlers in the county; in fact the county had not then been organized and the territory it now comprises belonged to Indians.
At that early period the Indians were almost the sole occupants of the Platte Purchase and but few white men were to be found in this part of the State. Mr. Davis served on the first grand jury impaneled in the county and was also the first commissioned Justice of the Peace.
He was well known to a great many of the citizens of the county and was engaged in business in this city for several years.
Mr. Davis has been complaining since the first of last January but did not look upon his condition as demanding medical aid until about the 1st of last March. Since that time, he has been attended by several physicians of ability and skill but gradually declined and grew more weak and feeble until death interposed and terminated his sufferings. His disease was a peculiar one, being a kind of consumption of the bowels complicated to some extent with other disorders.
Mr. Davis was sixty-one years of age and prior to his sickness was possessed of a very strong, robust, physical frame. He leaves a true and devoted wife to mourn the loss of his companionship in her old age. Deceased was the father of six children, all of whom are yet living and has three brothers and one sister who yet retain the vigor and health of life. His father and mother, aged respectively eighty and eighty-one years, survive their beloved son and attended his remains to their last resting place. Rev. Caughlin, pastor of the M. E. Church of this city, of which denomination Mr. Davis has been a worthy and esteemed member for forty years, preached his funeral on last Tuesday at 2 o'clock P. M., to a very large audience. After speaking of his pure moral character and many virtues of head and heart, Rev. Caughlin, in the conclusion of his remarks, said substantially: Uncle William has passed away and we shall see him no more in this life, but his memory we shall cherish through long years to come. Only a few days before his death he saw visions of the better land and was strong in the faith that his Redeemer lived. In his case it could truly and appropriately be said, "Oh grave, where is they sting! Oh death, where is thy victory."
At the close of the sermon, all that was mortal of Wm. H. Davis was followed to the grave by a large procession of friends and relatives. Circuit Court adjourned from 12 o'clock until 4 o'clock and nearly all the members of the bar, and also his Honor, Judge Kelley, were present at the preaching of the sermon and accompanied his remains to the cemetery.
An old citizen is gone, and a good man has been "gathered to his fathers." Peace to his ashes.

[DAVIS, WILLIAM H.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1875
One of Nodaway's Old Pioneers Gone. Wm. H. Davis at Rest.
William H. Davis died last Monday noon at the residence of his son, B. [enjamin] K.[enchin] Davis, in this village. His funeral services took place at M. E. Church at 2 o'clock P. M. Tuesday. Rev. J. W. Caughlan preached the funeral sermon, taking for the foundation of his remarks the 10th verse of the 14th chapter of Job. A large concourse of friends and acquaintances followed his remains to the grave.
William H. Davis was born in the State of Tennessee, in the year 1814. When he was about 17 years of age his parents moved to Illinois where he arrived at man's estate and married. He moved to Platte county in this State in the year 1839. In the year 1842 he came to this county—then a part of Andrew—and settled in White Cloud Township. When Nodaway became a county, he was appointed Justice of the Peace of White Cloud Township; and, in all probability, was the first Justice in the county. He moved back to Illinois in the year 1848. From thence to Cass county, Nebraska in 1855. He remained in Cass county until 1862 when he removed to Maryville, in which place and vicinity he has since resided. For years he was the proprietor of the National and then the Central Hotel and was familiarly known to the travelling public as Uncle Billy. His last sickness was long and painful, but he bore all with a Christian fortitude and his end was peaceful, dying in the full hope of a better world. his aged parents, over eighty years of age, still survive to mourn the loss of their first born. Four generations were at the funeral. Mr. Davis leaves quite a large family, among which may be mentioned, B. K. Davis Esq., well known in Northwest Missouri as a prominent lawyer; Mrs. Geiger, wife of our Postmaster and G. N. Davis, Esq. Thus one by one do the old pioneers of our county pass away.

[DAVIS, WILLIAM ROSCOE "WILLIE"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 8, 1875
--Major B.[enjamin] K. [enchin] Davis lost a promising infant son, Willie, on last Friday, the little one having passed to the better land after quite a protracted illness. The funeral services were conducted at the Main Street M. E. Church by Rev. Linn on last Saturday. A host of friends and relatives extend their heartfelt sympathy to Major Davis and his worthy lady in their great affliction.

[DAVIS, WILLIAM ROSCOE "WILLIE"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 8, 1875
--Last Friday the Angel of Death entered the family circle of Maj. B. enjamin] K.[enchin] Davis and took from it little Willie, their infant son, a bright and sweet child only a few months old. The funeral sermon was held at the M. E. Church at 10 o'clock A. M. Saturday and many followed little Willie's inanimate form to its last resting place.

[DOOGAN, BARNEY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 27, 1876
Barney Doogan. He is Murdered in Louisiana.
Barney Doogan, for many years a resident of this county and a brother of the wife of P. McNellis, Esq., of this city, was buried in the Catholic cemetery at Maryville on Tuesday, the 18th inst. at ten o'clock A. M. From the Louisiana Intelligencer, published at Monroe, Louisiana, we learn that Mr. Doogan was murdered on the 8th of December and was found on January 7th at a distance of twenty-five miles from Monroe. At the time of his murder deceased had several hundred dollars in gold on his person which probably attracted the attention of the wretches who committed the act. When found the body was very much decomposed. Mr. Doogan at the time of his foul murder was engaged in traveling and selling goods. No money or goods were found upon or about his person. The vile perpetrators had appropriated his effects to their own use. He was shot with buckshot, as several were found in his person. Mr. Doogan had many friends in this county and in Maryville who will be occasioned much sorrow by the sad news of his untimely end. What punishment could be too great for the infamous wretches who perpetrated the deed?

[DOWNEY, MARY ANN SCOTT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 13, 1876
CLEARMONT – We are sorry to record the death of Mrs. Downey, mother of B. [enjamin] C.[lark] Downey. She died on the 26th ult., and was buried on the 30th, her remains being followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends and relatives.

[DOWNEY, THOMAS S.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 14, 1910
Aged Man Died Friday Morning
Thomas S. Downey, 88 years old, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alex Gray, Friday morning at 9 o'clock. Mrs. Gray lives on North Market street. Mr. Downey had been ill for several years. He has lived in Nodaway county and in Holt county for about forty years. He lived at Clearmont for many years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alex Gray and one in Michigan, and one son, Prof. John Downey of Minnesota. His wife has been dead for many years.
The funeral arrangements will not be made until the children arrive here.
Deceased is a grandfather of Mrs. John Price.

[DOWNEY, THOMAS S.]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 14, 1910
Nodaway Pioneer Dies Thursday
Thomas S. Downey, eighty-eight years of age, died Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alex Gray, on north Market street. He was one of the earliest settlers of Nodaway county. He was born in Ohio. When he came to this county he settled on a farm near Maitland, later he moved to Clearmont. Since the death of his wife, he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Alex Gray. The Gray family moved from Clearmont to Maryville about six years ago.
The deceased leaves three children, the daughter, Mrs. Gray, of this city, a daughter who lives in Michigan and a son, Prof. John Downey, dean of the Minneapolis University.

DOWNEY, THOMAS S.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 9, 1910
The funeral of Thomas S. Downey, the aged father of Mrs. John Price of this city, was held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alex Gray. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. H. John. The remains will be taken to Clearmont Sunday morning for burial.
[Note: This notice also appeared in the Maryville Republican, April 14, 1910.]

[DUNCAN, CHRISTIENA FORNEY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Tuesday, January 24, 1871
DIED. – Christiena – Wife of J. W. Duncan, Esq., of Andrew County, Missouri, died January 16th, 1871, aged 56 years and 9 months.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints." – Psalms 16:15

[EATON, DANIEL M.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 25, 1875
Sad Suicide. An Old Man Aged Seventy-Two Years Takes His Own Life.
On Saturday, the 13th inst., Mr. Eaton, an old gentleman aged seventy-two years, a wealthy farmer who resided three miles west of Hopkins, in this county, committed suicide by taking laudanum. The deceased recently moved into this county from Illinois accompanied by his two sons. He also has a married daughter living in Nodaway county. The old gentleman had come to Missouri for the purpose of settling his two sons and had succeeded in purchasing them a farm apiece. He was on the eve of starting for Illinois when he conceived the plan of taking his own life. It appears that a few days previous to his decease he had been to Hopkins where he procured some laudanum with which he committed the deed. On the evening of the 12th the father and son retired as usual, nothing occurring through the night to lead his son to suspicion that his father had or was about to commit so rash an act. The son arose in the morning and went out to the barn for the purpose of feeding the stock and doing his usual morning's work, after which he returned to the dwelling expecting to find that his father had gotten up and cooked the breakfast as was his usual habit. Imagine his surprise upon returning to find that his aged parent was still in bed and under the influence of the deadly drug. At just what time he took the fatal dose which terminated his existence is not known. His devoted son dispatched at once for medical aid, but all efforts to revive him were unavailing and he expired at about 10 o'clock on Saturday morning. The exact cause for the suicide we have been unable to learn. Deceased though a newcomer in the neighborhood had made many friends and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. His remains were taken to Illinois for burial. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.

[EATON, DANIEL M.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 25, 1875
--Says the Hopkins Journal of the 17th; A Mr. Eaton, an aged gentleman who lived four miles west of town, committed suicide last Saturday morning by taking from two to four ounces of laudanum. Medical aid was summoned, but too late to counteract the effects of the poison. The remains of the deceased were sent to Illinois Sunday evening.

[FORREST, SARAH A. E. ROWLEY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 24, 1876
--The wife of Jas. A. Forrest, Esq., of Barnard, departed this life on the 14th of the present month. She had been in poor health for some time. Her funeral sermon was preached by Elder L. D. Cook of the Christian denomination, of which church she had been a member for many years of her life.

[FORT, MARY ELLEN MILLER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 20, 1875
DIED. FORT – On May 6th, 1875, at the residence of her husband, three miles northeast of Maryville, Mrs. Mary Fort, wife of Geo. W. Fort, aged thirty-one years.
The deceased was a kind and affectionate wife and mother and by her amiable disposition and consistent walk won the confidence and respect of all who knew her. In her death, her husband has met with an irreparable loss and her children are deprived of a kind and loving mother. We deeply sympathize with them in their affliction. Mrs. Fort's remains were taken to Bloomfield, Iowa, for interment. Com.

[GRATTON, JOHN EARNEST]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 29, 1875
--Oliver Gratton Esq. mourns the loss of a bright and promising son, John Earnest. The little one passed to the better world last Monday night, the funeral services taking place on Tuesday afternoon, the 27th inst.

[GRATTON, JOHN EARNEST]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 29, 1875
--Death is daily visiting some household in our midst and bearing away our treasured jewels. A bright little boy aged 14 months, son of Oliver Gratton, was called to a better world last Monday. The funeral took place on Tuesday.

[GUTHRIE, MARGARET "PEGGY" PHILLIPS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 20, 1876
--The aged mother of S. [amuel] F. [inley] Guthrie, Esq., died on last Saturday, the 15th inst., at the ripe old age of eighty-two years. Having passed the allotted span of mortals and lived a useful life, she passed to the better land happily and peacefully, surrounded by loving relatives and friends. The remains were taken to their last resting place on last Monday.

[HARRIS, NETTIE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 27, 1875
DIED. HARRIS – On May 11th, 1875, at Lamar Station, in Nodaway county, Missouri, Nettie Harris, daughter of Chas. W. and Mary E. Harris, aged one year and nine months. [Poem not transcribed.]

[HENDERSON, FLORENCE E.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 6, 1876
GUILFORD – The sudden death of Florence Henderson, daughter of Widdoes Henderson, of whom an obituary notice appeared in your issue of last week, was an event that caused the most profound sorrow in this community. She was in her usual good health until about forty-eight hours before her death. The funeral services were held on Monday, the 27th of December, at the M. E. Church in Guilford, Rev. Isaac Chivington, of Bolckow, being the officiating minister. It was one of the most affecting funerals I ever attended.

[HOOVER,  INFANT]

Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 6, 1876
CLEARMONT – On the 23d inst., Mr. Hoover lost a bright, promising boy baby. The little one was taken sick on the night of the 23d with an attack of croup. Although everything in the fond parent's power was done to relieve the little sufferer, it was of no avail and just as the sun was rising on the 24th, the spirit of the pure and innocent child took its flight to the God who gave it. Mr. and Mrs. Hoover have the sympathy of the entire community in their great affliction.

[HOUSTON, ELIZABETH O'FLYN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 3, 1876
CLEARMONT – The aged mother of Leonard Houston departed her life on the 20th inst. she was buried on the 21st, her remains being followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends and relatives.

[HOUSTON, LEANDER'S INFANT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 8, 1876
CLEARMONT – Mr. L. Houston, residing about five miles northeast of our town, had the misfortune to lose one of his children on last Thursday, the 25th inst. The little one, a boy, had just begun to lisp the words "papa" and "mama" and his loss grieves the fond parents very much.

[HOUSTON, LEANDER LINTON]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Monday, November 2, 1936
Leander Houston, Nearly 94, Dies Near Hopkins
Leander Linton Houston of Hopkins, who would have been 94 years of age December 2, died yesterday morning at the home of a son, Bruce Houston, near Hopkins, where he made his home. He had been seriously ill only three days.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Swanson funeral home in Hopkins by Rev. Stanley C. Tillar, pastor of the Hopkins Methodist church. Burial was in the Hazel Dell cemetery. The Hopkins Masonic lodge conducted the burial services.
Mr. Houston was born December 2, 1842, near Savannah, Mo. When 3 years old he moved with his parents to a farm west of Hopkins. Following his marriage to Miss Sarah Jane Shephard on January 26, 1871, he and his family lived near Burlington Junction until the spring of 1899 when they returned to make their home near Hopkins the remainder of their lives. Mrs. Houston died eight years ago.
Leander Houston was a member of the Masonic lodge, having received his fifty-year button last December and also a member of the Methodist church at Hopkins. He was in the state militia during the Civil War.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clara Yaple of this city; two sons, Robert and Bruce Houston of near Hopkins; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

[JOHNSON, WILLIAM E.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 16, 1875
--Wm. E. Johnson, a young man twenty-two years of age, died on the 9th inst., about six miles northwest of Maryville, of typhoid fever. His death calls to mind a rather strange circumstance. A little over two years ago the deceased, in company with his brother and another young man by the name of Standford, left the state of Tennessee and came to this county. Shortly after their arrival here Standford was taken sick with the spinal meningitis, which was then prevailing, and after ten week's illness, died. About a year afterward, the other young man, Johnson, was taken down with fever, which also terminated fatally; and on last Thursday the other man of the three, Wm. E. Johnson, was summoned to the invisible world and thus all three have now passed away. Elder Huntley conducted the funeral services at the grave of Stanford and also of Wm. E. Johnson but was away from home when the other Johnson was buried.

[JOHNSON, WILLIAM E.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 16, 1875
--Wm. H. Johnson a young man who lived five and a half miles northeast of town, died on last Thursday, the 9th inst. He was a young man of good character, upright and honorable in all his dealings and was much thought of by those who knew him best.

[JONES, EUGENE ESTES]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 9, 1875
--Knox Jones, Esq., lost last Wednesday night a Little son, "Eugene Estes." The many friends of the bereaved family in this community extend their heartfelt sympathy.

[JUNE, JOHN'S INFANT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 8, 1875
--John June, Esq., lost on last Sunday morning, an infant child, aged four months. They have the sympathy of the entire community in their great bereavement.

[JUNE, ELIZABETH]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 5, 1877
--Mrs. John June departed this life on last Friday night. She had been in poor health for several months.

[JUNE, ELIZABETH]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 5, 1877
--Last Friday Mr. John June was called upon to mourn the death of his wife, who died of consumption after a long spell of sickness. She was buried on Saturday and her remains were followed to the grave by a large number of sympathizing friends.

[KENNEDY, ARCHIBALD]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 5, 1875
--Judge Samuel Kennedy and wife mourn the loss of their little son Archibald, aged two years and four months. His death occurred last Saturday morning, the funeral services being preached, and the burial services conducted by Rev. Hedgepeth. Little Archibald was a bright, promising boy and his early decease is indeed a bereavement to his loving parents. May they derive consolation in this hour of sorrow from the fact that it is God that has bereft them and that He can all their sorrows heal.

[KINGERY, MATILDA CHARLATTA]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 22, 1876
--Mrs. Matilda Kingery, well known to all of the citizens of this community, died at her residence in this city on last Wednesday, a few moments after twelve o'clock, after a long and lingering illness, with consumption. She will be buried today, Thursday. An obituary notice will be given next week.

[KINGERY, MATILDA CHARLATTA]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 22, 1876
--Mrs. M. C. Kingery, long a resident of this place, died Wednesday noon of consumption. Her sickness has been long and painful, but she bore all with Christian resignation. She was a kind woman, a good neighbor and beloved by all. Three children are left motherless by her death. Mr. Kingery died some years ago, therefore the children are orphans indeed. Mrs. Kingery was a consistent member of the Christian Church and died in the blessed hope of a higher and better life.

[LINVILLE, ABRAHAM]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 2, 1875
Died, August 16, at the residence of Wm. H. Allen in Platte county, Mo., Mr. Abraham Linville, in the seventy-first year of his age.
The deceased was born in East Tennessee, moved to Missouri when quite young and lived for the last thirty-seven years in the counties of Platte, Buchanan, Andrew, Holt and Nodaway. He left nine children, thirty grandchildren and ten great grandchildren to mourn his loss. He has been a member of the Christian church from early manhood to the time of his death. In conversation with a friend not long before his departure he remarked that he did not expect to live through the summer and that he was only waiting the Lord's time. May the lord help us all to be ready when he is pleased to call us hence.   D. J. T.

[MASSIE, CHARLES]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 13, 1893
--Miss Dora Massie who has been attending school in Maryville the past winter received a telegram from Winona, Kansas, Wednesday, announcing the sudden death of her father at that place. She left for home on the afternoon train. Mr. Massie formerly lived in this county, northeast of Maryville.

[MASSIE, CHARLES]
Winona Clipper (Winona, Kansas), Thursday, April 13, 1893
Sudden Death.
Mr. Charles Massie, an old and respected citizen living ten miles west of Winona was found dead in his house by his son last Tuesday evening. Mr. Massie and his son lived alone on their claim and the son had been working for a neighbor, Mr. James Andrew and on returning home found his father lying on the floor dead. From appearances he had sat down on a chair and fell over backwards. Sheriff Healy arrived in town that night and at once proceeded to the Massie homestead and swore in coroner's jury. The jury decided that the deceased came to his death by some means unknown to the jury. Besides the son living with him he had a son living in Thomas county and two daughters living in Missouri. His remains were interred in a cemetery in Thomas county near where his son lives.
[Note: The same article was published in the Colby Free Press, Colby, Kansas, April 20, 1893.]

[MASSIE, MARY ANN ELIZABETH MCDOWELL]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 3, 1875
--The funeral sermon of the wife of Charles Massie, who departed this life on the 4th of last April, was preached by Elder Cook, at the Christian church, of this city, on last Sabbath. A large congregation were present to hear the beautiful tribute paid to the memory of the deceased by Elder Cook on the occasion.

[MCADOW, SAMUEL]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 16, 1875
--Dr. J. McAdow of Guilford, we learn, lost a bright and promising boy about eight years of age on last Saturday morning, who died of inflammatory rheumatism. The Doctor and his family have the sympathies of the community in the sad loss they have sustained.

[MESERVEY, WINFRED]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 13, 1876
--William and Mary Meservy, lost on last Wednesday, the 5th inst., their infant daughter Winfred, aged one year and five days. The funeral services were preached at their residence at 2 o'clock P. M. by Elder Smith. Their many friends sympathize with them in their sad bereavement.

[MESERVEY, WINFRED]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 13, 1876
--Mr. and Mrs. William Meservey were called upon last week to mourn the loss of their little child, Winfred. Winfred was a little over a year old and the joy of his parents. The funeral services were conducted at the house by Elder R. Smith. Thus one by one are our little treasures taken away to blossom in heaven.

[MYERS, BARNABUS GEORGE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 20, 1876
Death of Barnabus George Myers.
The subject of this notice departed this life at his residence in White Cloud township, this county, on Sunday, April 16, 1876, after an illness of thirty-six hours. Barnabus George Myers was born September 16, 1792, in the State of Virginia. His father moved from Virginia about the year 1806, to Greene county, East Tennessee. Mr. Myers enlisted and served three years in the U. S. service during the war of 1812-14 in Captain Rodger's company and his service was principally on the northern frontier. He was stationed at Fort Malden, near the present city of Toledo, Ohio, where he was besieged by the British and Indians, during which siege a portion of his comrades starved to death. After his discharge he returned to Tennessee and about the year 1816 was married to Rebecca M. Benson, who survives him. In 1834 he emigrated to Missouri and settled on Big Blue river in what is now Jackson county. At that time the Mormons were there, and many exciting scenes took place and the battles of Westport and Far West were fought. From there the moved to this county in 1841 and settled on the place where he died. Thus has another of the early settlers of Nodaway county been gathered into the land where his fathers have gone before him. The "silver cord has been loosed, the golden bowl broken;" and the spirit of a just and upright man, after a long life of usefulness, has been called to that inheritance in the better land which is "incorruptible, undefiled and that fadeth not away."

[MYERS, EUGENE D.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 6, 1876
DIED. MYERS – Of inflammation of the brain, March 10th, 1876, near Barnard, Mo., Eugene D. Myers, aged 20 years, 7 months and 20 days; eldest son of Charles M. and Sarah W. Myers.
Thus, in the flower of his youth, faded and died a dutiful son, an affectionate and kind brother, and a true friend. His early death is sadly deplored by all his acquaintance, for truly can it be said of him, he never had an enemy. None knew him but to love him. But in this sad bereavement we derive great consolation in a well founded hope that our loss is his eternal gain. Then, friends of the deceased, let us live that we can realize that he is not lost, but gone before.    A. W. B.

[NEAL, MAHALA BELLE SHANNON]
Daily Democrat-Forum and Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 16, 1925
Mrs. Mahala Neal Dies Yesterday Afternoon
Succumbs at Home Eleven Miles Northwest of Maryville—Funeral Services Tomorrow Afternoon.
Mrs. Mahala Belle Neal, wife of Charles Neal, died at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her home, eleven miles northwest of Maryville. Mrs. Neal had been ill of a complication of diseases and died suddenly while sitting in a chair.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Price Funeral Chapel in Maryville and will be conducted by the Rev. T. M. Walton, pastor of the Pickering Christian Church. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Neal was 59 years old and lived in Nodaway County most of her life. Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. M. E. Shannon of Pickering; two sisters, Mrs. A. J. Shanks of Maryville and Mrs. R. L. Rice of Pickering; and three brothers, D. C. Shannon of Oxford, Mo., and L. W. and B. H. Shannon of Pickering.

[NELSON, LYDIA]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 29, 1875
DIED. LYDIA – Daughter of Joseph R. and Lydia Nelson, who departed this life Sunday, April 18th, 1875, at Lamar Station, aged eleven years. [Poem not transcribed.]

[O'REILLY, MICHAEL WILLIAM]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 19, 1875
--Again the Angel of Death has visited Maryville and cut down in the very springtime of life one of our number. Michael William O'Reilly, son of our well-known townsman, P. C. O'Reilly, Esq., passed to the other side on last Saturday, after an illness of several weeks. The remains were followed to the Catholic graveyard on last Sunday by a large very large procession of sympathizing friends and relatives. Michael was a promising young man, aged 16 years and 24 days and was universally esteemed and beloved by all who knew him for his many virtues and fine moral character. For loving parents to have to give up a son who is just budding into manhood is one of the hardest trials that falls to our lot to bear but it is a grand consolation to know that we can and will meet the departed one in the "sweet bye and bye."

[O'REILLY, MICHAEL WILLIAM]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 19, 1875
--Mr. and Mrs. P. C. O'Reilly have been called upon to mourn the loss of their oldest son, William. He had been sick for some time with the Typhoid fever, but no danger was apprehended till some three days before he died, when he was taken worse and gradually sank till Saturday afternoon when he died. He was buried Sunday at three o'clock P. M. at the Catholic Church. For four years William was a pupil under the instruction of the senior editor of the Republican and he can truly say he was a good boy, good in every sense of the word. Kind to his playmates, obedient to his teacher and attentive to his studies, he was a favorite with all. He has been in the law office of I. V. McMillian, Esq., during the summer. To his parents, whose fondest hopes have been so crushed by his early death, we can only extend our heartfelt sympathy, knowing that their grief is too great for earthly comfort.

[O'REILLY, PATRICK GEORGE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 6, 1876
--Our esteemed townsman, P. C. O'Reilly and wife have been called upon to mourn the loss of their little son, Patrick George, whose death occurred on last Tuesday night. Funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. O'Reilly at 3 o'clock on Wednesday, after which the body was consigned to its last resting place in the Catholic cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathies of their numerous friends and acquaintances in their sad affliction.

[PATTISSON, JOHN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 1, 1875
--John Pattisson, an old and esteemed citizen of Andrew county residing near Rosendale, departed this life on Saturday, the 26th of June. He had been quite seriously afflicted during the greater part of the last winter and most of that time suffering intensely. He was well known in Andrew and Nodaway counties and has a host of friends who will mourn his loss.

[POOL, HORATIO NELSON]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 5, 1875
--H. [oratio] N. [elson] Pool, for many years a resident of this city, departed this life on last Saturday, after a brief illness, at the ripe old age of seventy-six years. He was buried on last Monday, in the Catholic Cemetery, his funeral sermon being preached by Rev. Father Adlhelm, pastor of said church, to which Mr. Pool attached himself a few days before his decease. Many friends and acquaintances were present at the burial.

[POOL, HORATIO NELSON]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 5, 1875
--Mr. N. H. Pool, so well-known to everyone in Maryville, has been called to his long home. He died last Saturday night and was buried Monday at  ten o'clock A. M., the funeral services taking place at the Catholic Church. Mr. Pool yielded up his life in the fullness of years, being 76 years old at the time of his death. He was the father-in-law of one of Nodaway's most prominent citizens, John Ham.

[RAMSAY, LYCURGES L.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 9, 1876
--W. W. Ramsay, Esq., of this city, received intelligence a day or two ago of the death of his father, L. L. Ramsay, on the first of February at Placerville, California. Mr. Ramsay went to that State in 1850 and has made his home there ever since. He has, however, twice visited this county since that time. The deceased during his life filled several important positions. He was a member of the Legislature of California for one or two terms and in both public and private life so demeaned himself as to never have the slightest suspicion thrown upon his character. Politically he was of the Democratic faith. He was a large man, weighing 300 lbs and at time of his death was sitting in a chair. Prior to his decease he was apparently in the enjoyment of good health with the exception of the rheumatism form which he at times suffered considerably. The immediate cause of his death was heart disease.
[Note: Alternate spelling of        last name: Ramsey.]

[ROACH, MARTHA ANN NEAL]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 13, 1911
Mrs. Roach Died Thursday Morning
Mrs. T.[homas] H. [enry] Roach died Wednesday night at 11 o'clock at St. Francis hospital, where she has been a patient for the last six weeks.
The funeral services will be conducted at the family home, five miles north of Maryville, Friday, April 14, at 10 o'clock a. m. by the Rev. W E. Royston of Pickering. Mrs. Roach was 52 years old. She had been in poor health a long time.

[ROACH, MARTHA ANN NEAL]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, April 14, 1911
Mrs. Roach Was a Native of Nodaway
The funeral services of the late Mrs. Martha Neal Roach, wife of Thomas H. [enry] Roach, were held Friday morning at the family home, five miles north of Maryville. Rev. W. E. Royston, pastor of the M. E. church at Pickering, conducted the funeral. Burial took place in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Roach was born in Nodaway county, September 1, 1858. She was the daughter of J.[ohn] M. Neal, one of the pioneer settlers of this county. She had been in ill health for a long time before her last illness, which confined her six weeks at St. Francis hospital.
Mrs. Roach united with the Bloomfield M. E. church in her early youth, later becoming affiliated with the M. E. church at Pickering, Mo., remaining a faithful Christian until her death.
On the first day of January 1880, she was united in marriage to Thos. Henry Roach. Five children were born to them, all of whom are living: Charles Henry Roach, of Bedison, Mo.; Mrs. Curtis Dixon of Moline, Kan.; Mrs. Lester M. Jones of New York City and the Misses Maude and Golda Roach at home.
Shortly before her death, realizing that the end of her life was near, Mrs. Roach quietly assured her husband that death had no fears for her and if it was the Lord's will she was willing to go. She said she had always loved her home, her husband and her children more than all things else in the world, that she was proud and happy in the lives of her children and they were never dearer to her than now when her earthly life with them would cease.
Mrs. Roach chose private rather than public influence and wished her prayers, her words and her actions to be seen and heard by those few whose character she was moulding. So pure and true to her God was she that one knowing her inner life would say, "This the true faith." Unafraid of death, she obeyed her Master's call as a child going to its father.

[ROACH, MARY PEYTON HILES]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Monday, April 19, 1920
Mrs. T. H. Roach Dies at St. Francis Hospital
Funeral Services to be Held at Burlington Junction Methodist Church Tomorrow Afternoon.
Mrs. T. [homas] H. [enry] Roach died at 1 o'clock this morning at the St. Francis hospital after suffering from poor health for several years. Mrs. Roach has been at the hospital for the past two weeks. Her death was caused from a complication of diseases.
Mr. and Mrs. Roach have made their home on a farm north of Maryville. Besides her husband, Mrs. Roach is survived by two sons, Mark and Fred Hiles, both of Burlington Junction and four stepchildren, Mrs. C. D. Dixon of Moline, Kan., Mrs. Lester Jones of Cameron, Mo., Mrs. Frank Simerly of Rosendale, Mo. and Charles Roach of Bedison, Mo.
Funeral services for Mrs. Roach will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist church in Burlington Junction. Burial will be in the Ohio Cemetery.

[ROACH, MARY PEYTON HILES]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Wednesday, April 21, 1920
Roach Burial Rites Held Yesterday at Burlington Jct.
Burial in Ohio Cemetery—Many Out-of-Town Relatives Attend Services of Mrs. T. H. Roach.
Funeral services for Mrs. T. H. Roach who died Monday morning at the St. Francis hospital, were held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at Burlington Junction. They were conducted by Rev. L. M. Jones of Cameron, Mo. Burial was in the Ohio cemetery.
The immediate relatives from a distance who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Roach and family of Bedison, Mrs. C. D. Dixon and son Curtis Carlton of Moline, Kan., who will leave tomorrow for their home, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simerly of Fillmore who will return to their home tonight and Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Jones of Cameron, Mo.

[ROACH, THOMAS HENRY]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Tuesday, February 14, 1939
Thomas H. Roach Dies, Had Lived in County 70 Years
Thomas Henry Roach, 83 years of age, a resident of near Maryville more than seventy years, died at 1 o'clock this afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mark Hiles, west of Burlington Junction where he had been cared for the last two weeks. His illness had extended over five weeks.
At one time he was a member of the Polk township board.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Price funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr. Roach was born at Dubuque, Ia., November 16, 1855. When a small child he moved with his parents to Gentry, Mo. and at the age of 12 he came to Maryville. Since then he had lived on the family place five miles north of Maryville.
Mr. Roach was married January 1, 1880, to Miss Martha Ann Neal, who died April 12, 1912. He was married to Mrs. Mary Hiles at Burlington Junction November 24, 1914, her death having occurred April 19, 1920.
Mr. Roach is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Hiles, Mrs. C. D. Dixon of Moline, Kas., Mrs. Lester Jones of Greencastle, Ind., and Mrs. Frank Simerly of St. Joseph; a son, Charles H. Roach of Bedison; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Jones arrived last night. Mrs. Simerly and Charles Roach had been at the Hiles home helping care for their father before his death. Mr. Roach was a member of the Methodist church at Pickering.

[ROBINSON, S. L.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 20, 1876
--Dr. Robinson, of Bolckow, we learn, died on last Saturday evening from pneumonia fever. The doctor was a young man of much promise and was entering upon a very successful and lucrative practice of his profession.

[RUCKER, ELMER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 28, 1875
From Jackson Township – We have to record the sad loss to Mr. O.[liver] Rucker and his estimable lady of their only living child, a bright, promising boy, three years of age. Mr. Rucker was having his house ceiled when the matches were knocked down upon the floor. The little fellow got hold of them, struck some of them and finally in his playing with them put some in his mouth and ate them which poisoned him. The little sufferer was taken to Maryville on last Friday but no relief could be given him. He lived four days after his poisoning and then passed away, leaving his grief-stricken parents bowed down with sorrow as only loving parents can be when the idol of their hearts is taken from them. The child's remains were buried last Sunday. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community.

[RUCKER, LUCINA T. PERKINS]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Wednesday, May 4, 1921
Mrs. O. P. Rucker Dies After Short Illness
Funeral Services Tomorrow Afternoon at Christian Church—Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
This morning at 5 o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. O.[liver] P. Rucker at her home on East Seventh street, following an illness since Monday of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Christian Church in charge of the pastor, Rev. R. E. Snodgrass and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery north of Maryville. Mrs. Rucker was 69 years of age and is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. E.[lmer] W.[are] Barrock, Maryville and Mrs. Tom Malson of the Harmony neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Rucker moved to Maryville from a farm near Worth, Mo., four years ago.
[Note: The same notice was published in the Worth County Tribune, May 11, 1921.]

[RUCKER, LUCINA T. PERKINS]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Wednesday, May 4, 1921
Mrs. O. P. Rucker Dies After Short Illness
Had Lived Here For the Past Few Years—Funeral Services Tomorrow
Mrs. O. [liver] P. Rucker died at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her home on East Seventh street after a two days illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Rucker was 69 years old and had lived in Maryville for the past four or five years, moving here from Worth, Mo.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the First Christian church conducted by Rev. R. E. Snodgrass. Burial will be in the Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Rucker is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Barrack [Barrock] of Maryville and Mrs. Thomas Nolson [Malson] of the Harmony community. She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. James Becker and Mrs. Lizzie Dodds, both of Kansas and Mrs. Ruth of Ravenwood and one brothers, John Perkins of Barnard. Mrs. Rucker had been a member of the Christian church since she was thirteen years of age.

[RUCKER, LUCINA T. PERKINS]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 5, 1921
Rucker Funeral Services Held This Afternoon
Funral services for Mrs. O. [liver] P. Rucker, who died Tuesday afternoon at her home on East Seventh street, were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the First Christian church. They were conducted by Rev. R. E. Snodgrass. A quartet composed of Mrs. F. P. Robinson, Mr. J. E. Richey, W. E. Goforth and R. E. Snodgrass, gave several selections. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery.

[RUCKER, OLIVER P.]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, July 1, 1921
Oliver P. Rucker Dies—Burial Service Saturday
Death Came at 11 O'Clock Last Night at Daughter's Home—Wife Died 2 Months Ago.
Oliver P. Rucker died at 11 o'clock last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. W. Barrock, on East Seventh street of a complication of diseases. He was 78 years old. His wife died just two months ago.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the First Christian church conducted by the pastor, the Rev. R. E. Snodgrass. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.

Mr. Rucker was married to Lusina T. Perkins on February 13, 1870 in Hancock county, Ill. they came to Nodaway county fifty years ago last January and purchased a farm in what is now the Harmony community and lived on it until nine years ago when they moved to Worth, Mo. Five years later they moved to Maryville.
Mr. Rucker is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Malson of the Harmony neighborhood and Mrs. Alta Barrock of this city and six grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. James Campbell and Lewis Rucker of Clio., Ia., Cyrus Rucker of Hurdland, Mo., and Mrs. O. Connor of Galena, Mo.

[RUCKER, OLIVER P.]
St. Joseph News-Press (St. Joseph, Missouri), Saturday, July 2, 1921
Oliver P. Rucker Dead.
Funeral Services Pioneer Resident of Nodaway County Held at Maryville Yesterday.
MARYVILLE, Mo., July 2. – Oliver P. Rucker, seventy-eight years old, a resident of Nodaway County for more than fifty years, died Thursday night at 11 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. W. Barrock, following a long illness.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Christian church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. R. E. Snodgrass. Burial was in the Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Rucker came to Nodaway County fifty years ago and purchased a farm in the Harmony neighborhood, where they lived until nine years ago, when they moved to Worth, Mo. They came to Maryville five years ago. Mrs. Rucker died in May of this year.
Mr. Rucker is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Maison [Malson] of the Harmony neighborhood and Mrs. Alta Barrock of this city, and six grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. James Campbell and Lewis Rucker of Clio, Iowa, Cyrus Rucker of Hurdland, Mo. and Mrs. O. Connor of Galena, Mo.
[Note: The same article was published in the St. Joseph Gazette, July 3, 1921.

[RULON, GEORGE]
Times (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Saturday, October 16, 1875
Rulon – On the 15 inst., George Rulon, aged 33 years.

[RULON, GEORGE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 21, 1875
--Charles Beal, Esq., received a letter last Tuesday evening bearing date the 15th inst., from John C. Rulon, brother of George Rulon, announcing the death of the latter on that date at Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. Rulon was formerly a partner with Mr. Beal in the drug business in this city and had many friends and acquaintances where who will sincerely regret to hear of his death. He was esteemed by all who knew him as being a young man of exemplary character.

[SHANNON, MARY ELIZABETH WATKINS]
Daily Democrat-Forum and Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, November 5, 1926
Mrs. Mary Shannon Dies This Morning
Resident of Nodaway County for 50 Years Passes Away at Age of 91.
Mrs. Mary E. [lizabeth] Shannon, 91 years old, died at 3 o'clock this morning at her home, two and one half miles east of Pickering. She had been an invalid since August 30, last, suffering from the infirmities of old age.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Christian Church in Pickering conducted by the Rev. T. M. Walton. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery in Maryville.
Mrs. Shannon was born in Monroe County, Missouri and most of her life had been spent in Gentry and Nodaway Counties. Her home had been in this county for fifty years. For many years she had been a member of the Christian Church in Pickering. She had lived with her sons on the farm where she died, a number of years. Her husband, John A. [llen] Shannon, died twenty-eight years ago.
The surviving children are D. C. Shannon, Oxford, L. W. and B. H. Shannon and Mrs. R. L. Rice of Pickering. Mrs. Shannon also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Amanda A. Cables, East St. Louis, Ill. and Mrs. Eliza J. Coder of Phoenix, Ariz.

[SHARP, NICHOLAS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 6, 1876
Taken Home. Death of Nicholas Sharp.
One by one the old settlers are being summoned to the spirit land. After having accomplished their mission on earth, they are called to the better world to receive a reward for the good deeds done in the body. Such is the case with the subject of this obituary notice. On last Sunday evening, April 2, Mr. Nicholas Sharp passed quietly and peacefully from earthly things to [words missing] awaits all [words missing] was aged 81 years, 11 months and 27 days and may be said to have died from the effects and natural decay of old age. While for a few weeks past he had not enjoyed quite his usual health yet he was not so much indisposed as to be called sick. On last Sabbath he occupied his usual seat at the dinner table and ate a moderate meal. Nothing was observable that foreshadowed his early demise. But life at best is but a brittle thread and in a moment, when least expected, it may be severed.
The deceased had resided in Nodaway county about thirty-three years and by his many good qualities, true manly conduct, loving nature and Christian virtues had endeared himself to all who knew him. He leaves an aged wife and ten children to mourn his loss. The children are all married. Mr. Sharp was a worthy member of the M. E. Church—South—to which denomination he belonged for a period of over twenty years.
He was buried last Monday in the midst of a large assemblage of persons to whom he was endeared by the ties of relationship and intimate acquaintance. His memory will ever remain fresh in the minds of his many friends, for his acts of charity, and upright, consistent Christianity.

[SHORT, JOHN RICHARDSON]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 2, 1876
Death of John R. Short.
The subject of this notice was the eldest son of J. [oshua] W. and Rachael C. Short. He died at the residence of his father in Lincoln township, Nodaway county, Missouri, on the morning of February 24, after but thirty-six hours illness. On the evening of Feb. 22, Mr. Short received a severe kick from a horse which threw him into a severe chill and convulsions that lasted until within a few hours of his death.
A physician was called but all medical aid proved unavailing, as the patient was subject to the asthma and this disease was rendered violent by the convulsions occasion by the accident. Deceased possessed an unblemished character, was a firm friend of education, industry and morality. His untimely death will be lamented by all who knew him. His presence will be missed in the family circle, in the community, and in the debating society in which he took a great delight. It is sad that the young man should be thus cut down in the very prime of a useful and honorable life. His many friends and relatives have this great consolation in this their hour of bereavement: that he leaves behind him a spotless record and virtues worthy of perpetual memory. W. W. R.

[SMITH, CHARLES GEIGER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 20, 1876
GRAHAM – Charles Smith, of Andrew county, died on the 17th inst. His funeral sermon was preached at the German M. E. Church by Elder W. R. Trapp, on Tuesday, January 18th. Although the day was cold and damp there was a large turnout, and everyone seemed to sympathize with the stricken relatives.

[SMITH, JOHN CLARK]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1875
--John C. [lark] Smith, an esteemed resident of Jackson township, departed this life July 1st, after a protracted illness of five weeks. He left a wife and five devoted children to mourn his loss.

[SMITH, WILBERN P.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 26, 1875
--L. [orenzo] H. Smith, Esq., a respected farmer of Jefferson township, was called upon to mourn the loss of an only son aged 3 years and nine months, last Tuesday. The little one was buried on Wednesday at 10 o'clock A. M., the remains being followed to the grave by a large number of sympathizing friends and relatives.

[SNODGRASS, WILLIE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1875
--An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Snodgrass was consigned to its last resting place last Sunday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. W. Huntley. Many friends were present to sympathize with the afflicted parents.

[SNODGRASS, WILLIE]              [VAUGHN, ALBERT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1875
--The mortality among children this week has been quite alarming. J. C. Snodgrass, Esq., was called upon to mourn the loss of an interesting little boy, "Willie," on last Friday night; and George B. Vaughn, Esq., a bright little son, "Albert," on last Sunday. They have the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends in their great affliction.

[STEERS, INFANT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 13, 1876
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP – There has been more sickness in this part of the county this spring than is usual, but only a few cases have as yet proved fatal. Mr. and Mrs. Steers lost one of their children, a little girl, on the 3d inst., and one or two other deaths have occurred in the past two weeks.

[STOUT, ELIAS]
Cameron Sun (Cameron, Missouri), Thursday, January 6, 1927
Elias Stout Dead
Elias Stout passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will Dabler, in Northwest Cameron Friday afternoon, December 31, after a long illness.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and were conducted by Rev. H. E. Keltner. Burial was in Graceland cemetery.
Elias Stout was born June 5, 1841, in Campbell county, Tenn. In 1856 he moved to Nodaway county, Mo., with his parents. In 1880, Mr. Stout moved to Clinton county, Mo., where he lived until 1905, when he moved to St. Joseph, Mo. He returned to Cameron in October 1905, where he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Will Dabler and where he died Friday afternoon, December 31, 1926 at 2:30 o'clock.
Mr. Stout was married to Miss Mary A. [nn] Montgomery January 13, 1861, who died February 6, 1876. To this union were born eight children, two boys and six girls. On January 29, 1879, he was married to Miss Sarah Frances Collins, who died September 27, 1895. To this union were born four children, one boy and three girls. On January 1, 1906, he was married to Elizabeth Shales, who survives him.
Mr. Stout's surviving children are as follows: Two sons, William Marion and Frank Lafayette of California and five daughters, Mrs. Zora L. Burt, Morgan Hill, Calif.; Mrs. Francis B. Felker, St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. Ruth A. Hanson, Rochester, N. Y.; Mrs. Ben Dabler, Cameron, Mo., and Mrs. Will Dabler, Cameron, Mo. Mr. Stout leaves also three stepchildren, Cass Branson, Mrs. Floyd Dabney and Mrs. Walter Basanko, al of St. Joseph, Mo. Further he leaves 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Mr. Stout has been a church man for many years. Years ago, when a young man, he was active in church work and at all times he was greatly interested in the welfare of the church. In the days of his invalidism, he has often expressed an intense desire to be in the church services.
He was a man of faith. Often he spoke very feelingly of his faith and the yearnings of his soul. He had lost interest in the things of this world and felt the tug and pull of the world over yonder.

[STOUT, EMMA JANE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 6, 1876
--Mr. Elias Stout, of Guilford, lost his oldest girl, Emma, on last Thursday night. She has been gradually declining for several months past and it was evident for three or four weeks prior to her death that could not much longer survive. It is scarcely two months since Mr. Stout's wife died and to be called upon so soon to give up his beloved daughter, the only one who could assist him in taking care of his motherless children seems to be a sad affliction indeed. It is needless to say that Mr. Stout has the warmest sympathies of the community.

[STOUT, MARY ANN WALKER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 10, 1876
Mrs. Mary Stout, wife of Elias Stout, who lives in Guilford, died last Sunday at about 10 o'clock A. M. Mrs. Stout's health has been very poor for the last year and she has been gradually declining for some time past. She was a woman of amiable disposition and excellent qualities of head and heart. The deceased had been a worthy member of the M. E. Church South, for many years and was a devoted and true Christian lady; one esteemed and beloved by all who knew her. Her death has caused profound sorrow throughout the community. She leaves a devoted husband and seven children to mourn her loss, to whom the sympathies of the community are extended in this their bereavement.

[STOVER, ELIZABETH R. ATKINSON]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 12, 1875
--Mrs. Elizabeth R. Stover, wife of Sanford Stover, departed this life August 2, at her residence in Andrew county. She leaves a devoted husband and three children to mourn her loss. Mrs. Stover was a sister of Mrs. John Neal of this county.

[STRADER, ENDAMILE VIZONA PHEBE SWINFORD]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 26, 1891
--The widow of W. [illiam] R. [ankin] Strader, who lived for a long time on a farm some four miles east of Burlington Junction, died at Savannah, Mo., on Monday February 9, 1891, aged 55 years.

[STRADER, WILLIAM RANKIN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 13, 1875
--W. [illiam] R. [ankin] Strader, of Nodaway township, passed quietly away on Wednesday the 5th inst. Mr. Strader was about 32 years of age and had not enjoyed first rate health for the past year or two. About two weeks before his death he took the measles and when recovering from them, was taken with the flux which proved fatal. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss.

[STRAIN, LAURA ANN BREWER WILLIAMS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 8, 1895
--Mrs. Laura Strain died at her home in Maryville, Thursday night, August 1, 1895, after several weeks illness with stomach trouble. Funeral services were held in First M. E. church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. L. Haight, after which the remains were laid away in Miriam cemetery.

[SWEARINGEN, HENRY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 20, 1876
An Old Settler Gone. Death of Henry Swearingin.
The event announced above forcibly calls to mind once more the truth of man's mortality. Man dieth; he passeth away; dust returns to dust, and the spark of immortality, the spirit, the real man enters the invisible and spiritual state of existence, to develop and grow into a more perfect being under the pure sunshine and holy influences of the celestial clime. One by one the old settlers, the early pioneers, those who endured the hardships, encountered the trials and difficulties and suffered the privations necessarily connected with the first settlement of a country, are passing away and being gathered home to their Fathers.
The subject of this notice moved to Nodaway county in the year 1843, and has resided here ever since. Mr. Swearingin was born December 7th, 1827, in Jefferson county, Ohio. He was married on the 12th day of December 1850 to a sister of E. S. and A. T. Stephenson, who are well known throughout the county. The deceased was taken sick on the 14th day of last December and was in Maryville a portion of that day. His disease was bronchitis or an affection of the throat. His condition did not create any alarm among his relatives and friends until within about a week of his death, when a physician was called to see him. Medical skill, however, could not counteract the effect of the disease and on last Saturday, the 15th inst. at about six o'clock in the morning, the fatal messenger, death, accomplished his mission and released from its tenement of clay, the spirit of an upright citizen and a good man. Thus passed away Henry Swearingin. He was in the full possession of all his faculties to the very last moment and expressed himself as not afraid to die, although he knew the end was approaching. The mortal remains of the deceased were consigned to their last resting place on last Sunday at the Cox cemetery. Rev. C. A. Sherman, pastor of the M. E. Church, South, of this city, preached the funeral sermon. It was very largely attended. The concourse of relatives and sympathizing friends who followed his body to the grave was one of the largest funeral processions that has ever been witnessed in the county. Mr. Swearingin was universally esteemed throughout the community and highly respected by all who knew him. He was an extensive and influential farmer. His wife and ten children survive him, two of his children being dead. Thus has passed away one of the early pioneers of Nodaway county. Peace to his ashes. May the memories of his many good traits of character ever be treasured up by those who were intimate with him and who loved him when alive.
[Note: The last name is spelled Swearingen on his headstone and on other family headstones.]

[SWEARINGEN, HENRY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 20, 1876
Death of Henry Swearengen. Another Old Settler Gone to His Rest.
Last Saturday at six o'clock A. M., Henry Swearengen, an old settler of our county, passed away. He had been afflicted for some time with bronchial affection of the throat, which at last resulted in his death. The funeral services took place at his residence last Sabbath. A large congregation of friends and acquaintances assembled to pay their last respects to his lifeless remains. The Rev. C. A. Sherman of the M. E. Church, South, preached the funeral discourse. The remains were then buried in what is known as Cox's cemetery.
Mr. Swearengen was born in the year 1827 in Jefferson county, Ohio. He was the second son of John Swearengen who emigrated to this county in 1843. John Swearengen was a prominent citizen of Ohio, having once represented his district in the U. S. Congress. Henry came to Nodaway County with his father, thus making him a citizen of this county for over thirty-two years. He was married Dec. 12th, 1850, to a sister of E. S. and A. T. Stephenson. He was the father of a large family of children, two of whom are married, but a number of them are quite young and are thus deprived of a father's counsel. Mr. Swearengen was a most exemplary citizen, a kind husband, an affectionate father and a good neighbor. He died respected by all and a good citizen has been taken from our midst. One has been taken away whose place can never be filled.
[Note: The last name is spelled Swearingen on his headstone and on other family headstones.]

[SWEARINGEN, RHODA ANN STEPHENSON]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 16, 1902
Had Lived Here 57 Years.
Death of Mrs. Swearingen, Whose Home Was the Six Mile House on the Old Stage Line.
Mrs. Rhoda Ann Swearingen, widow of Henry Swearingen, died Sunday night at her home six miles south of Maryville at the age of 70 years.
Mrs. Swearingen was one of the very oldest settlers of this portion of the country.
Her maiden name was Rhoda Ann Stinson and she came with her family to Nodaway county in 1845 or '46.
She was married in 1851 to Henry Swearingen who died in 1876. The Swearingen's were also old settlers of the county—even older than Mrs. Swearingen's family—they having come here in 1843.
The Swearingen homestead six miles south of Maryville was on the old stage road from Maryville to St. Joseph and was known as the Six Mile house. It was used as a stopping place for travelers to get their meals.
Mrs. Swearingen leaves a brother, Andy Stinson and a sister, Mrs. Benjamin Scudder, in Colorado.
One son lives in Montana and another, the youngest, has lived with her on the farm south of Maryville.
Funeral services occurred Monday and Mrs. Swearingen was buried at the Cox cemetery near her old home.

[SWINFORD, WILSON FREDDIE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 22, 1875
DIED. WILSON FREDDIE, only son of Charles G. and Mahala W. Swinford, on Wednesday, the 14th of April 1875, aged ten months and twenty-four days. [Poem not transcribed.]

[TORRANCE, HARRY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 16, 1875
--Henry Torrance was called upon to mourn the loss of a little son, Harry, on the 11th inst. the remains of the little one were followed to the grave yard on Sunday by a large number of sympathizing relatives and friends.

[TORRANCE, HARRY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 16, 1875
--Last Sabbath Mr. and Mrs. Henry Torrance buried their little boy, Harry. For eight long weeks has Mrs. Torrance watched by the couch of her dying child, hardly from its side long enough to take a bit of rest. But all that loving parents could do could not save their darling boy and they were forced to give him up.

[TORRANCE, HENRY EDWARD]
Springfield Leader and Press (Springfield, Missouri), Monday, October 8, 1928
Henry E. Torrance – Henry E. Torrance, 84, died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. T. Bowen, 801 Rogers avenue. He is survived by his widow, the one daughter and one son, George Torrance of Trenton, Mo. Mr. Torrance was a veteran of the Civil war, having served in the 51st regiment, Missouri cavalry. He had been a resident of Greene county for 12 years. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning from the Starne mortuary, with burial in National cemetery.

[TORRANCE, HENRY EDWARD]
Daily Democrat-Forum and Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, October 12, 1928
Henry E. Torrance, Former Resident Dies
Funeral Services Tuesday at Trenton for Veteran of Civil War.
Henry E. Torrance, brother of the late Hosea Torrance of Maryville, a former resident here, died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. T. Bowen, in Trenton. He is survived by his widow, who is a sister of Mrs. Lavencour Michau of Maryville, the one daughter and a son, George Torrance of Trenton.
Mr. Torrance was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the 51st regiment, Missouri cavalry.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning from the Starne mortuary in Trenton, with burial in National cemetery.

[TORRANCE, TERRA WHEELER]
Springfield News-Leader (Springfield, Missouri), Tuesday, February 18, 1941
Mrs. Terra Torrance
Mrs. Terra Torrance, 96, long-time resident here, died yesterday afternoon in her home at 801 North Rogers. She had been ill for some time. Mrs. Torrance was the widow of Henry E. Torrance, Civil war veteran.
She is survived by one son, George B. [yron] Torrance; one daughter, Mrs. Etta Bowan [Bowen], both of Springfield; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Mrs. Torrance had celebrated her ninety-sixth birthday last Valentine's day.

[TORRANCE, TERRA WHEELER]
Springfield News-Leader (Springfield, Missouri), Tuesday, February 18, 1941
Mrs. Terra Torrance
Mrs. Terra Torrance, 96, resident here for the past 25 years, died yesterday afternoon in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Etta Bowen, 801 North Rogers. She had been ill for some time.
Born in Indiana, Mrs. Torrance had lived in Maryville and Trenton, Mo. She was the widow of Henry E. Torrance, Civil war veteran who died 12 years ago. Mrs. Torrance was 96 years old on Valentine's day.
Other survivors include a son, George B. [yron] Torrance of Springfield, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Klingner chapel. The Rev. Mr. E. R. Stribling will officiate.

[TRUEBLOOD, ELLIS GUY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 9, 1875
--J. [oseph] W. [arren] Trueblood, Esq., brother of W. [illiam] E. Trueblood of this city, lost a promising little boy, two years old, last Monday evening. The disease was diptheria. The parents have the sympathies of their many friends in the loss they have sustained.

[TRUEBLOOD, JOSEPH WARREN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 16, 1907
Joseph Warren Trueblood – Joseph Warren Trueblood was born in Mt. Sydney, Jackson county, Indiana, October 1, 1837.
He worked on his father's farm and attended the country schools until he was 17 years old, he then attended the High school at Brownstown, the county seat of Jackson county; after graduating he taught school in the winter and worked at the carpenter's trade in summer until the civil war broke out; he took the side of the union.
He went to Kentucky and worked for the government until July 12, 1862 at which date he volunteered and was mustered into the 54 Indi Vol Inft. December 1862, he was transferred into the Engineer Corps; he served in that capacity until the fall of 1863 when he was taken prisoner; in a short time he was paroled and soon afterward exchanged and honorably discharged.
He came to Missouri late in the fall of 1866; he came through by land driving a span of horses hitched to a spring wagon accompanied by G. W. Shoemaker and Abe Sowden.
He was married to Mary Louise Zuilling [Zwillig]  July 18, 1867. Of this union eight children were born, Lorena, wife of Benjamin Neal, Dora, wife of Alma Gorton, Sadie, who died January 23, 1898, Elliot, Elma and Almon, the two latter who at this time are single. One child died in infancy.
On the night of May 10, 1907 Warren departed this life at 9:50 p. m. of typhoid fever after an illness of but a few days. He was a faithful member of the Baptist church and a member of Sedgwick Post G. A. R.
The funeral was held at the Baptist church in Maryville at 9:30 a. m. The members of the Grand Army met in this hall at 9 a. m. and marched in a body to the church. Rev. J. L. Jones preached the funeral service, after which he was taken to Hazel Dell cemetery for interment.
The pall bearers selected by the Post were A. R. Sours, Noah Sipes, S. R. Rowley, Charles Hyslop, Geo. W. Null and E. Awalt. The relatives and friends from a distance who attended the funeral were Levi Trueblood and wife, of Jefferson City, Joseph Trowbridge and wife of Stanberry, Walter Trueblood and Will Trueblood from Argentine, Kansas, Mrs. Katie Bowling and Phena Smith from St. Joseph, Everett and Miss Minnie Fox of Graham, Emma Muzingo.
Four brothers and four sisters survive him, Wm. E. Trueblood and S. H. Trueblood of Maryville, Mo., D. W. Trueblood of Argentine, Kansas, Dorcas Briner of Chenny, Washington, Elizabeth Martindale Garrett of Penderson, South Dakota, Findley Trueblood of Idaho, Allie Holmes of Seattle, Wash. We have a promise in the good Book if we hold out faithful we shall inherit eternal life.   Elwood.

[TRUSSEL, DUANE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 5, 1875
--A. Trussel, Esq., lost a promising only son, aged eighteen months, on last Thursday.

[VAUGHN, ALBERT]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1875
--Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Vaughn have been afflicted by the death of their son, Albert. He was a bright, promising boy some two years and a half old. Thus has another home been made desolate by having its idol snatched away by the unrelentless hand of death.

[VINSONHALER, SARAH ADELINE TRAPP]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 6, 1876
Gone Home. Death of Mrs. Sarah Vinsonhaler.
Death is ever at work taking away the loved and cherished ones of earth. On last Wednesday night, the 29th inst., at about 10 o'clock, Mrs. Sarah Vinsonhaler, wife of Lawrence Vinsonhaler and daughter of Elder Wm. R. Trapp, departed this life after a six week's illness of typhoid fever. Her funeral sermon was preached at the German Methodist church in Graham on the Friday following at 11 o'clock A. M. by Elder B. F. Bush, pastor of the Christian Church of this city. The house was filled to its utmost capacity by friends and relatives of the deceased, who assembled together upon that solemn occasion with sorrowful and heavy hearts to pay the last sad tribute of respect to the memory of one whom they all dearly loved. At the conclusion of the sermon the body was followed to the grave by a large concourse of heart-stricken and loving friends, and there consigned to its last resting place.
The death of Mrs. Vinsonhaler is very sad indeed and has caused the most profound and heartfelt sorrow throughout the community where she was so well known and so highly esteemed. It is only about two months since she and Mr. Vinsonhaler were united in marriage in this city by Elder Bush. She then had promise of a long life; but the happy couple had not been married long when she was taken down with her fatal sickness and now her heart-broken and devoted husband mourns the loss of the dearest one on earth to him. He has the sympathy of all true hearts. Mrs. Vinsonhaler was a true and earnest Christian lady, having been a worthy member of the Christian Church for several years. In her case it can be truly said, "Oh, death, where is they sting; oh, grave, where is thy victory." Her friends and relatives may weep yet they weep not as those who have no hope. In this trying hour they have the sweet consolation that the spirit of their loved one is "ranging the fields of blooming flowers' on the bright shores of immortality and basking in the sunshine and bliss of that glorious home of the soul the Saviour has prepared for all those who love him.

[VINSONHALER, SARAH ADELINE TRAPP]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 6, 1876
From the Altar to the Grave. Death of Mrs. Sarah Vincenhaler, of Graham.
Died, at Graham, Wednesday, dec. 29th, Mrs. Sarah Vincenhaler, wife of Lawrence S. Vincenhaler, and daughter of Elder W. B. Trapp.
The deceased had been married only about two months. Soon after her marriage she was taken sick and after a painful illness of six weeks she passed away from earth with a bright, a glorious hope of immortality and eternal life beyond this world. She was buried on Tuesday, Dec. 31st. The church was filled to its utmost capacity with friends who came to mingle their tears with the bereaved and sorrowing family and offer words of comfort and consolation to them in this day of their darkest trial. The deceased was a member of the Christian Church and a highly esteemed lady. Thus the beautiful and lovely of earth pass away.
But two short months ago elder B. F. Bush pronounced the words that made her a happy bride and last Friday, he performed the last sad rites over her lifeless remains.
The bereaved family have the warmest sympathy of the entire community. While their sorrow is deep, they have the precious hope that she has gone to a better land, where sorrow shall never come.

[WALTER, ELISHA]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 13, 1876
DIED. WALTERS – At his son, Levi's, in Green township, on the 5th day of April 1876, Elisha Walters, aged 63 years. The funeral services took place at the Shell Grove schoolhouse at 2 P. M. , of the 6th.
The subject of this notice died of lung disease, after being confined to his bed for 48 days. Brother Walters had been a member of the Church of Christ for 23 years previous to his death. Not often have I seen the sick and dying who were so fully resigned, in the matter of life and death, to the will of God. He was a member of the church at Shell Grove and the little band of disciples there will miss, greatly miss, the company of the old man from their communion. But he acts his part in scenes far hence on this bright day. He died "full of days, riches and honor," leaving an aged companion, several children and untold friends to mourn his loss, but they know in whom he trusted and sorrow not without hope. [Poem not transcribed.] -- L. D. Cook.

[WEATHERMON, SARAH ANN REECE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 13, 1875
--Mrs. Ann Wethermon, wife of Thomas Wethermon, Esq., of Washington township, departed this life on the 30th of April and was buried the following day in the M. E. Church cemetery at Guilford under the auspices of the Guilford grange. Mrs. Wethermon was taken some time last fall with strong symptoms of paralysis and despite all the medical aid that could be procured, the disease grew and so fastened itself upon her whole system as to render death an inevitable result. She was an estimable woman, a zealous Christian lady and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She leaves a devoted husband and four loving children to mourn her loss to whom the warmest sympathies of the entire community are extended in this their sad hour of bereavement.
[Note: The last name is spelled Weathermon on her headstone.]

[WILBY, HENRY E.]                     [WILBY, MARY ALICE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 20, 1876
--Calvin Wilby, Esq., of Lincoln township, recently lost two promising children, a boy and girl, the disease being diptheria. The boy, Henry E. Wilby, died on the 5th inst. and the girl, Mary Alice, on the 9th inst. the loss of these children was a hard blow to their loving parents, but they comforted in their hour of sorrow by the assurance that the separation from the loved is only for a brief period.

[WILLIAMS, WILLIAM I.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 20, 1875
A Frightful Accident! Killed by a Horse. Sudden Death of Wm. I. Williams.
Wm. I. Williams, a youth of twelve years, a stepson of Joseph Strain, a respected farmer of Lincoln township, came to his death in a horrible manner on last Sunday, the 16th inst. For the following particulars of the sad event we are indebted to W. W. Ramsay of this city:
It appears that young Williams was directed by his father to go out to a ten acre lot near the house and bring in a horse which was grazing in the lot. William, accompanied by his little brother aged five years, went at once to the lot where the horse was confined and caught the horse with little difficulty. The horse had a rope halter attached to him and young Williams thought he might as well throw the halter over the horse's back and mount him and ride to the house. He accordingly made a loop in the end of the halter and placed one of his feet therein and was in the act of mounting the horse when his hat was blown off by a gust of wind, thus frightening the horse, which started off at a fearful rate of speed, the unfortunate youth being dragged along on the ground after the animal, his ankle being in the loop. The boy finally became loosened from the horse. His ankle was broken, and he was terribly bruised, torn and mangled. The little brother who had been a witness of the sad sight ran at once to the house for help and aroused his parents who hurried to the spot and found their beloved child who, but a few moments before, had left their presence in the full vigor of life and health, in a fearfully mutilated condition. He lived about an hour and a half after being taken to the house. He was buried on Monday, the 17th, a large concourse of sympathizing friends attending his remains to the grave. This sad accident has cast a gloom over the entire community where his parents reside and the heartfelt sympathies of their many friends are extended to them in this their hour of sorrow.

[WOOD, CASSIE CLELLAND]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 22, 1875
--The beloved wife of our townsman, John S. [mith] Wood, Esq., departed this life last Friday, after a protracted illness of several weeks. The funeral services were conducted by Prof. Bush at the Christian Church on the afternoon of Saturday, the 17th inst., a large audience of sympathizing friends being present. Mrs. Wood was born and raised in this community was highly esteemed and loved for her many virtues by all who knew her. She leaves a devoted husband and two little boys to mourn her loss.

[WOOD, CASSIE CLELLAND]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), July 22, 1875
To a Brighter World. A Kind Mother and Good Wife Has Gone.
Sooner or later Death visits every hearthstone and saddens every heart in this wide, wide world and happy are they who have lived in such a manner as to welcome that messenger with outstretched arms, fully relying upon the promise made by Him that there is a brighter and happier home awaiting them. Such a life had Mrs. Cassie Wood, wife of John S. [mith] Wood, lived and when this messenger halted in his flight to take her from the loved ones here, she was ready, willing and anxious to go. On Friday last, after a painful and protracted sickness her spirit passed away.
On Saturday at 4 o'clock her obsequies were conducted by Elder Bush, who based his remarks upon the 15th chapter, 1st Corinthians, and spoke such words as were calculated to console those weeping around her silent form. Then she was borne to the silent city and the casket lowered amid the patter of the rain.
Deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Hurst and a sister of Mr. John Clelland. Several years ago she united with the Christian Church and lived a most exemplary, consistent and Christian life. Being of a domestic disposition, the brightest qualities of her mind shone forth when sitting by the family hearth, surrounded by those who loved to call her Mother. By her death, two little boys, one a cripple, were deprived of a Mother's boundless love ere they knew the value of it; and while they will receive every comfort a fond father's heart can suggest, it will be but a poor compensation for the loss of a mother's affection and watchful care.
There is no word of human sympathy that can remove one jot of pain from a bereaved heart—a heart saddened by the death of a loved one and consolation must be sought at higher hands than those of man.

[WOOD, JOHN SMITH]
Daily Democrat-Forum and Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Saturday, May 16, 1925
Editor Wood Dies at Oregon. Elmo Newspaper Man Passes Away Last Evening. Editor Over 25 Years. No Arrangements Have Been Made for the Funeral Service—Was Born in Kentucky in 1845.
John S. [mith] Wood, editor of the Elmo Register, died last evening at 8:20 o'clock at the home of his son, Dr. Walter S. Wood, at Oregon, Mo. Editor Wood had been in ill health for some time and the past few weeks had been at the home of his son.
No funeral arrangements have been made according to a dispatch from Elmo.
Editor Wood was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky, June 8, 1845 and in 1850 accompanied his parents on their removal to Missouri, the family locating on the part of the Platte Purchase in what is now Andrew County. He was reared and educated in different parts of northwestern Missouri and in 1864 came to Nodaway County, taking up his abode in Maryville in 1865. Here he followed various pursuits, including clerking and bookkeeping and in the fall of 1869 was made deputy assessor. The following year he was appointed county assessor, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Spencer Stark and in that position served until the office was abolished in 1871. In 1872 he was elected the administrator of the county and served in that capacity in the most satisfactory manner for nearly four years.
In 1880 he went to Dawson and began buying grain with William B. Dougherty. He purchased the Elmo Register in the 90s.
He was married November 8, 1868, to Miss Cassie Clelland, who was born in Nodaway County in 1848 and died July 16, 1875, at the early age of twenty-seven years. They had two children, Albert M. and Walter S.
He had been a justice of peace almost continuously since 1897. He was a prominent Mason and Odd Fellow, and a member of the Christian Church.

[WOOD, JOHN SMITH]
Daily Democrat-Forum and Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Monday, May 18, 1925
Services for Editor Wood Tuesday at Elmo
Funeral services for John S. [mith] Wood, editor of the Elmo Register, will be held at the Christian Church in Elmo on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Elmo. Mr. Wood died Friday evening at the home of his son, Dr. Walter S. Wood in Oregon.
The services will be conducted by the Rev. Mr. Anderson, pastor of the Christian Church in Oregon.

[WOOD, MARY ARNOLD]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 10, 1908
Mrs. John S. Woods Dies Suddenly
End Came to Elmo Editor's Wife Early Wednesday Morning at Town Home. Survived Only by Husband. Married to Mr. Wood in Ohio in 1894 and Came to Nodaway County Soon Thereafter.
Mrs. John S. [mith] Woods of Elmo, wife of the editor of the Elmo Register, died suddenly early Wednesday morning. Her death is attributed to heart failure.
Seemingly in the best of health at the time she retired Tuesday night she awoke about 4 o'clock Wednesday morning and complained of feeling ill. Starting to arise from bed she, no sooner than gaining her feet, staggered and fell and was dead by the time her husband reached her side.
Mrs. Woods was born near Canfield, Ohio, April 25, 1845. Previous to her marriage her name was Mary Arnold. She was married to Mr. Wood at Canfield, June 21, 1894. The funeral will be held Thursday from the Wood's residence with interment in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Elmo. Mrs. Woods is survived by her husband and four stepsons and daughters, Miss Olga Wood, Clarence Wood, John Wood in the University of North Dakota at Norfolk, N. D. and Dr. Walter Wood of Oregon, Mo.
[Note: The last name is given as Wood on the family headstone and in John S. Wood's obituary. The birth year is given as 1847 on the family headstone.]