[HADGER, EMMA]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 29, 1886
QUITMAN -- Died at the residence of his [her] parents near Fairview, Green township, April 28th, Emma Hadger, Aged 12 years 6 months and 8 days. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Kinzer at the residence. She was buried at the Quitman cemetery.

[HAGLOW, INFANT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 3, 1885
DISTRICT NO. 10 – The infant child of Mr. Haglow was interred at the Bell cemetery on the 21st ult.

[HAM, ELZINA BRITTAIN]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Wednesday, January 22, 1969
Mrs. Elzina Ham Dies In King City
Mrs. Elzina Ham, 96, Guilford, died at 5:40 p. m. Tuesday at a rest home in King City, following a long illness.
She was born May 10, 1872, near Guilford and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elmira Turnipseed Brittain. She was married Mar. 15, 1891, at Guilford, to Frederick Ham, who preceded her in death Feb. 23, 1965. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Guilford.
Survivors include three sons, Frank P. Ham, Guilford; John G. Ham, Kansas City, and Frederick Emmitt Ham, North Hollywood, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Auri May Tibbetts, St. Joseph, eight grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
The body is at the Johnson Funeral Home, Stanberry, pending arrangements.

[HAM, ELZINA BRITTAIN]
Kansas City Times (Kansas City, Missouri), Thursday, January 23, 1969
KING CITY, Mo. – Mrs. Elzina Ham, 96, of Guilford, Mo., died here Tuesday at a nursing home. She was a lifelong resident of Guilford. She was a member of the Guilford United Methodist church. Surviving are three sons, Frederick E. Ham, North Hollywood, Calif.; John T. Ham, 4102 East Ninth, and Frank P. Ham, Guilford; a daughter, Mrs. Aurie May Tibbetts, St. Joseph, Mo.; 18 [8]grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at the church; burial in Weathermon cemetery, Guilford. Friends may call tonight at the Johnson chapel, Stanberry, Mo.

[HAM, ELZINA BRITTAIN]
Tri-County News (King City, Missouri), Friday, January 24, 1969
Rites at Guilford for Mrs. Elzina Ham, 96
Mrs. Elzina Ham, 96, a resident of King City Manor since April, died Tuesday night after a brief critical illness. She was a native and long-time resident of Guilford and a member of the Methodist church there. Her funeral is to be held at Guilford Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Ham celebrated her ninety-sixth birthday at The Manor. She was preceded in death last year by her husband, Fred Ham, twenty days short of their seventy-fourth wedding anniversary.
Surviving are three sons, Frank P. Ham of Guilford, John T. Ham of Kansas City and Fred E. Hamm of North Hollywood, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. C. E. Tibbetts of St. Joseph; eight grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

[HAM, FRANK PRIOR]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 13, 1886
--Mr. and Mrs. John Ham mourn the loss of their beloved son Frank, a bright lad aged about 13 years, who departed this life early Wednesday morning, his disease being inflammation of the bowels. His funeral services were conducted at the family residence this Thursday by Elder Cox, at 10 o'clock A. M., after which his remains were laid away to rest in Miriam cemetery. A large circle of friends sympathize with the afflicted parents in this great bereavement.

[HAM, FRANK PRIOR]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 13, 1886
--It is with sorrow that we announce the death of Frank, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. John ham. Frank was a bright boy thirteen years of age. He was the child of the old age of his parents and the idol of their hearts. Although rearing a large family this is the first death that has ever occurred in the family. The funeral services took place today at the family residence at ten and a half A. M. Rev. Cox preached the funeral services. To the grief-stricken parents and family we extend our heartfelt sympathies. May He who giveth and taketh away comfort their hearts.

[HAM, FRANK PRIOR]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 20, 1886
--Dr. Emmett Ham, who was called here last week by the sickness and death of his little brother Frank, returned to his home at Beattie, Kansas, last Monday. It will be gratifying to the many friends of the doctor in this county to know that he has a large and lucrative and constantly growing practice.

[HAM, FREDERICK ERNEST]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Tuesday, February 23, 1965
Frederick Ham, Native of Nodaway Co., Dies
Frederick Earnest Ham, 94, Guilford, retired farmer, died this morning at the family home following a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Nodaway County.
Mr. Ham who was born July 26, 1870, at Maryville to John Q. and Justina Marie [Maria] Poole Ham. He was a member of the Guilford Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years. He and his wife, the former Miss Elzina Brittain would have observed their 74 wedding anniversary on Mar. 15 this year.
Besides his wife of the home, he is survived by three sons, Frank Ham, Guilford, John Ham, Kansas City, and Emmett Ham, North Hollywood, Cal.; one daughter, Mrs. Aurie May Tibbetts, St. Joseph, and 32 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Johnson Funeral Home, Stanberry.

[HAM, HERMAN]
Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), Thursday, March 8, 1951
Herman Ham – Herman Ham, 76, 2201 Avenue B, died Thursday at his home, after two years of ill health caused by anemia.
A retired painter, Ham was born at Maryville, Mo. He was a resident of Council Bluffs for 56 years and belonged to both the Eagles and the Maccabees society.
Survivors are: his widow, Etta; one daughter, Mrs. G. D. Bridenbaugh, 819 Third avenue; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Frazier and Mrs. William Miller, both living in Missouri; one brother, Fred Ham, also in Missouri; two grandchildren and one great grandchild.

[HAM, HERMAN]
Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), Saturday, March 10, 1951
Ham, Herman, age 76, retired painter, 2201 Avenue B, died Thursday, March 8, 1951.
Funeral services, Saturday 2 P. M. Cutler Chapel, Rev. M. D. Summerbell officiating. Burial Walnut Hill Cemetery. Cutler Funeral Home in charge.

[HAM, JOHN]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday March 4, 1920
Old County Resident Succumbs Last Night
John Ham, Aged 92 Years, Passed Away—Had Been in Poor Health for Years.
John Ham, an old resident of Maryville, passed away after a long illness at 12:15 o'clock at the family home at 311 South Market street. Mr. Ham was 92 years old on the 14th of last month and had lived in Maryville since 1881. Previous to that he lived for a great many years on a farm near Guilford. After coming to Maryville Mr. Ham served as postmaster for a time.
Besides his wife, who is 85 years old, the deceased is survived by eight children, J.[oseph] O. [scar] Ham of Benkelman, Neb., Dr. W. [illiam] E. [mmett] Ham of Beattie, Kan., Mrs. R. [ufus] L. [ee] Graves of Kirk, Colo., Mrs. W. [illiam] H. [enry] Miller of Kansas City, Harman [Herman] Ham of Council Bluffs, Ia., Fred Ham of Guilford, Mrs. Elmer Fraser and Mrs. W. J. Toel of Maryville.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the residence. Rev. Gilbert S. Cox of the First Methodist Episcopal Church will conduct the services and interment will be in Miriam Cemetery.

[HAM, JOHN]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Monday, March 8, 1920
Ham Rites Sunday
Services for John Ham Held at Residence Saturday Afternoon.
Funeral services for John Ham, who passed away at his home in Maryville Thursday morning, were held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Gilbert S. Cox of the First Methodist Church conducted the services and a quartet composed of Mrs. W. O. Garrett, Miss Jennie Garrett, John Mutz and Rev. Mr. Cox sang. The pallbearers were: Henry Wright, Ed Wolfert, O. C. Hanna, C. A. McCoppin, L. M. Strader and Judge W. M. Blackford.
Interment was in Miriam Cemetery.

[HAM, JOHN]
Weekly Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 11, 1920
John Ham, Pioneer Resident, Dead Had Lived In Nodaway County Sixty-Four Years
An Early Day Merchant. Established First Store in East Side of County—Served as Sheriff and Postmaster.
John Ham, a resident of Nodaway county for sixty-four years, died at 12:15 o'clock this morning at his home, 311 South Market street. Mr. Ham had been in failing health for several years and had not been able to leave his home for many months. He celebrated his ninety-second birthday on February 14.
Mr. Ham was one of the earliest settlers of Jackson township, coming to Nodaway county in 1856 and settling on a farm near Sweet Home. He was a native of New Hampshire and was born Feb. 14, 1828. Mr. Ham opened a store and trading post for general merchandise at Sweet Home, which was the first one established in the east side of the county. At the same time Mr. Ham took up a large tract of land and carried on farming operations. A part of this land still remains in the family possession and is owned by a son, Fred Ham, who occupies the place at present.
Mr. Ham lived there until 1868 when he was elected sheriff and collector of Nodaway county and moved into Maryville. He held this office until 1873. Later he served in various political offices of the county and was postmaster for the term beginning 1882.
Politically, Mr. Ham has always been a radical Republican and from his earliest days in Nodaway took an active part in all county administration. He voted for John C. Fremont, who was the first candidate for president of the newly organized Republican party in 1856 and was one of the few of the minority at that time whose banner hung on the outer wall.
Mr. Ham was married May 9, 1853, to Miss Justina Pool, a native of Summit County, Ohio, and had not death prevented they would have passed their sixty-seventh wedding anniversary this coming May. Besides his wife, the children surviving are Joseph Ham of Beakelman [Benkelman], Neb.; Dr. Emmett Ham of Beattie, Kan.; Mrs. R. [ufus] L. [ee] Graves of Kirk, Colo.; Mrs. W. [illiam] H. [enry] Miller of Kansas City; Herman Ham of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Mrs. J. W. Toel and Mrs. Elmer Fraser of this city. Two sons, Frank and John N. [elson], died a number of years ago.
The funeral services will be held at the family home, 311 South Market street, at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by Dr. G. S. Cox of the First Methodist church. The burial will be in Miriam cemetery.
The children living at a distance are expected in Maryville to attend the funeral service.

[HAM, JOHN]
Weekly Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 11, 1920
Burial Rites For John Ham Held This Afternoon. Body of Aged Pioneer Interred in Miriam Cemetery. Many Relatives at Services.
Funeral services for John Ham, who died Thursday morning at his home in Maryville, were held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the family residence at 311 South Market street. They were conducted by Rev. Gilbert S. Cox, pastor of the First Methodist church. A quartet composed of Mrs. W. O. Garrett, Miss Jennie Garrett, John Mutz and Dr. Cox, sang two numbers, "Jesus Savior Pilot Me" and "Abide With Me." Interment was in Miriam cemetery.
Those acting as pall bearers were Henry Wright, Ed F. Wolfert, O. C. Ham, C. A. McCoppin, L. M. Strader and Judge W. M. Blackford.
The out-of-town relatives who were here for the burial rites are Dr. W. E. Ham, of Beattie, Kan., Fred Ham of Guilford, Mo., Mrs. W. H. Miller of Kansas City and Herman Ham of Council Bluffs, Ia., who are all children of Mr. Ham. One granddaughter, Mrs. J. B. Brewer of Okmulgee, Okla. and one grandson, Paul Fraser of Kansas City, were also present at the funeral services.

[HAM, JOHN NELSON]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 14, 1895
An Untimely Death. Suicide of John N. Ham, at Seneca, Kansas.
On last Friday the sad intelligence was conveyed to the relatives in this city that John N. Ham had died suddenly at Seneca, Kansas, where he was telegraph operator for the Central Branch railroad. His body arrived here Friday night and was conveyed to the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ham, in southeast Maryville. The brief message contained no intelligence as to the cause of his death and it was not until the city papers arrived that it was ascertained that the unfortunate young man had taken his own life.
From the meagre reports published it seems that he had been checked out of office, and it is thought the loss of his position so preyed on his mind that reason was dethroned and while in this sad plight, seeing nothing hopeful in the future, shot himself in the left temple, death resulting almost immediately.
Deceased was born near Sweet Home, this county, May 17, 1867 and was consequently in his 29th year. Some years ago he went into the Wabash depot of this city, while L. J. Myers was agent, for the purpose of learning telegraphy. Later he went to the K. C. road under Peter Griswold. By close application he soon became very proficient and a vacancy occurring at Pickering he was given charge of that station, where he remained some time, giving entire satisfaction. He was transferred to Phelps, on the main line, which place he resigned to accept an important position at Hastings, Nebraska. While at this place he began drinking and, we understand, gave up the place on that account and went to Echo, Utah, where he held a good position but the demon drink again lost him his job. He afterwards visited Mexico, Wichita, Kansas and other places and finally securing the position at Seneca, Kansas. He came to Maryville last spring and was later appointed night police by Mayor Cooper, which position he filled creditably and, we learn, resigned to accept the place he just lost at Seneca.
While in Pickering the deceased became a member of the Masonic lodge at that place and upon the arrival of the body in this city it was taken in charge by Nodaway Lodge No. 470, of this city and buried by that body on Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m.
Brief religious services were held by Dr. G. L. Haight at the family residence, after which the remains were laid to rest in Miriam cemetery, accompanied by one of the largest corteges ever assembled in the city.
Of a quiet, retiring, yet cheerful demeanor, John Ham was among the last persons we would have suggested as a possible suicide. Young and vigorous as he was, a terrible mental struggle must have ensured before reason succumbed to the demon that suggested a surcease from sorrow in the cold embrace of Death.
The deplorable event has cast a cloud of sorrow over the whole community. The heart-broken family have the sympathy of all in their deep affliction.

[HAM, JOSEPH OSCAR]
Benkelman Post and News-Chronicle (Benkelman, Nebraska), Friday, March 10, 1944
Services Held For Joseph O. Ham On Sunday
Funeral services for the late J. O. Ham were held at the Methodist church in Benkelman Sunday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. Paul E. Boyles, assisted by Rev. J. C. Foster. Miss McEvoy was in charge as funeral director. Singers were Mrs. Wilbur Borchert, Mrs. C. A. Ratcliffe, R. D. Druliner and Lloyd E. Boswell, with Mrs. D. L. Ough as pianist. Pallbearers were Joe and Leo Foster and Joe John, Lawrence, Dale and Lyle Ham, all grandsons of the deceased. At the close of the regular services the Masonic lodge took charge using the regular Masonic funeral rites in honor of the departed esteemed and respected brother who had been so much a part of the order over so many years. Interment was in the Benkelman cemetery.
Despite the fact that the roads were almost impassable and that it was a blustery cold and threatening day, many friends were present to give expression to their high regard and esteem to the memory of this splendid man who had lived so long among them and who had lived so well. It seemed to the writer that he had known Mr. Ham as long as he could remember Dundy county for he seemed to be so much a part of it. He never appeared to become discouraged nor was he inclined to let discouragement cloud his vision of the morrow, always living today in a way that gave assurance that all would be well in the future. And in his life it seemed that each day to him was a pleasure and an opportunity to carry on and accomplish still more for his people and community.
In our observations and contacts with Mr. Ham we were always impressed with the fact that he first did a good job of looking after his own business and keeping his own house in order in every respect and after that still had time and thought for those about him and to his community as a whole. When he was operating his ranch and rearing his family, his presence in Benkelman was not so marked but his influence was felt in so many ways, especially in school circles. He had more than the usual amount of education and it was perhaps for that reason that he held the value of education much higher than did many of the homesteaders. At one time he was urged to become county superintendent and although he had neither time nor inclination for the post he realized the great need for a better rural school system at that time and finally consented to make the race, despite the handicap it would develop in his own affairs and when he was defeated by only the margin of a few votes he was even happier than his opponent if such could be possible. When the county assessorship was brought into being in Nebraska, Mr. Ham was again urged to become a candidate for the place and yielded to the wishes of his friends and he was Dundy county's first county assessor. But he didn't care for politics from the candidates' viewpoint but much preferred to help in various community activities as a member of boards or committees and it was in this that he did his best work for his community. After moving to Benkelman in 1920 he was at once made secretary of the Dundy County Fair Association which post he held for many years and under his guiding hand the Association had its best fairs and reached its most substantial basis in a financial way. The same thing applied to the Benkelman school district which he served for years as a board member, and it was during his time that the present high school building was built. He gave the same thought and interest to the church and was one of its most dependable workers and advisers during many years. it was likewise during his service on the church board that the present beautiful Methodist church was built. Mr. Ham was modest in claiming any credit for anything he did for his community because he was not of the boastful type. He much preferred results and when results were forthcoming and worthwhile things being accomplished, he was the happiest. And that philosophy of living continued with him until the end. When he could [come] down town and visit with friends, he was always on the job, doing whatever he could to encourage them, and when the day came when he was unable to leave the house he still maintained the same good cheer and optimistic line of thought. He maintained his full mental facilities until the day he suddenly sank into unconsciousness preceding the final sleep and journey across the way. He was a wonderful man in so many ways but the fact that he was able to keep his normal line of thought and optimistic nature functioning to the very end seemed the most outstanding of his many remarkable qualities.
He did a lot for himself and family, a lot for his community and a lot for his state. His was indeed a successful life.
Joseph Oscar Ham, son of John and Justina Ham, was born in Maquoketa, Jackson county, Iowa, April 19, 1854 and departed this life March 2, 1944, at Benkelman, Nebraska at the age of 89 years, 10 months, 13 days.
At the age of 3 years he moved with his parents to Maryville, Missouri, where he was educated and grew to manhood. At the age of 18 years he received an appointment to enter the Annapolis Naval Academy but gave it up because his mother could not bear to have him leave her. Later he entered a Normal College at Oregon, Missouri, which was conducted by Supt. Greenwood, a noted educator from Kansas City, Missouri.
He was married to Martha Emeline Thompson in Guilford, Missouri, on December 30, 1877, which marriage lasted past their 66th wedding anniversary. To this union were born five sons and two daughters: Ada, who passed away at the age of two years; Roy A., Ray O., Mrs. Grace Foster, Earl D., and Eugene F., all of Benkelman, and Dr. J. P. Ham of Yuma, Colorado. There are 30 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Six grandsons are in the service of the country. One brother, Fred E. and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Frazier and Mrs. Amelia Miller, also mourn his passing.
In Missouri he taught school and farmed. On March 20, 1886, he filed on a homestead northeast of Benkelman, which land he still owns. After building a small house and other improvements, he was joined by his family on December 1, 1886. He then taught one term of school and engaged in general farming and stock raising until he was able to retire in Benkelman in 1920.
On January 8, 1944, his beloved wife and helpmate was called to the Great Beyond. He gradually became weaker until he passed peacefully away on last Thursday morning.
All the loving ministration of relatives, friends and medical science were given him, but to no avail.
His passing is indeed a loss to the community and state.

[HAM, JUSTINA MARIA POOL]
Weekly Democrat-Forum and Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 29, 1925
Ham Funeral Is Held at Home of Daughter Conducted by Dr. C. C. James—Six Grandsons Serve As Pallbearers  Burial in Miriam
Funeral services for Mrs. John Ham, who died early yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Fraser, were held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Fraser home on East Third street. Dr. C. C. James, pastor of the First Methodist Church officiated. A quartette composed of Mrs. Leonard Bosch, Mrs. Emmett Scott, Charles Gaugh and Howard Wray sang "I Would Not Live Always" and "O That Home of the Soul."
Six grandsons of Mrs. Ham served as pallbearers. They were Paul Fraser of Quincy, Ill., Frank Ham of Pickering, John Ham of Sheridan, Emmett Ham of Guilford, Clarence Tibbetts of St. Joseph and W. J. Montgomery of Maryville. Burial was in Miriam cemetery. The following out-of-town children and grandchildren attended the service: Joseph Ham, Benkelman, Neb., Dr. Emmett Ham, Beattie, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ham, Guilford, Herman Ham, Council Bluffs, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Miller, Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fraser and sons, Quincy, Ill., Mrs. J. B. Brewer, Stroud, Okla., Frank Ham, Pickering, Mr. and Mrs. John Ham, Sheridan, Emmett Ham, Guilford, Mrs. Court Toel, Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tibbetts and family of St. Joseph.

[HAMILTON, CLARA B. MERRITT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1886
Died Monday, July 12, 1886, of heart clot, Clara B., wife of Dr. Hamilton, aged 18 years, 4 months and 3 days.
The deceased was born in Putnam county, Ohio, March 9, 1868, and was the eldest of three sisters. In the spring of 1870, her father, Mr. John L. [eonard] Merritt, moved to Illinois, near Alpaso [El Paso]. At about the age of eight years her kind mother was taken from them by death, leaving Clara and her two sisters—Mary and Ruth—orphans under the kind care of her affectionate father, who loved Clara dearly and gave her a good education. Some two or three years ago she gave her heart to God and was buried with the Lord in Christian baptism; joined the church of her choice—Christian Advents—in which she lived a consistent Christian till the day of her death. On December 9, 1885, Elmer E. Hamilton led her, a beautiful and blushing bride, to the altar; there he promised to love and protect her as long as they both lived. Oh, but was our sad task done? No. Shortly after they were married they moved to Kansas City, where the Doctor had been in the practice of medicine some three or four months. They went to housekeeping in Kansas City, but owing to the Doctor's failing health, he sold his property and he and his wife visited her aunts, Mrs. Peter Storch and Mrs. C. F. Reasoner in this county. She returned to Illinois on a visit and remained there about eight weeks; in the meantime her husband opened a stock of drugs at Rockford and began the practice of medicine. He was rather an invalid, while his wife was, or at least looked to be the picture of health. But alas! How uncertain are the things of earth. On last Wednesday evening Clara took to her bed of death, as it proved; there being no alarming symptoms until Sunday. The Doctor summoned medical assistance from your city and at the time of her death there were three physicians present with her husband doing all that medical skill and human kindness could, but it was to no purpose, as her form was forever stilled in death. Only a few friends and attendants witnessed the last sad moments. Never shall we forget when the young husband said: "Is she dead?" We told him she was. "Oh, God! can it be that Clara is dead," he said and sank prostrated at her side. All were bathed in tears. We could but think it was better to visit the house of mourning, than that of feasting and dancing. A good woman has fallen and our entire community mourneth. She was a ready worker in the church and Sunday school. Some two or three years ago she made us a visit, then a stout, young, fine pleasant lady and her short stay with us made a host of friends. On Monday evening her remains were put on the Wabash train, to be taken to the family burying ground in McLain county, Illinois, which were accompanied by the bereaved husband and Peter Storch. Oh, how sad will her father and two loving sisters feel when they see her cold, lifeless form. Trust in God and meet Clara in that brighter world. W.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Maryville Republican, July 15, 1886.]

[HAMILTON, CLARA B. MERRITT]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 22, 1886
UPPER ELKHORN – Dr. Hamilton and Peter Storch have returned from the funeral of Mrs. Hamilton on last Saturday.

[HANN, MAE BARBARA WHIPP STAPLES]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Wednesday, May 20, 1953
Mrs. Hann, Burlington Junction, Dies Today At St. Francis Hospital
Mrs. Mae Staples Hann of northwest of Burlington Junction died at 7 o'clock this morning at the St. Francis hospital.
Born March 29, 1873, near College Springs, Ia., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whipp, she attended the College Springs schools. December 22, 1898, she was married to Rudolph Staples and with the exception of ten years, had lived in the Burlington Junction community. Mr. Staples died Sept. 2, 1921, and on June 26, 1926, she was married to Charles I. Hann, who died in 1930.
Mrs. Hann is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Esther Staples Boyer of the home; one sister, Mrs. Flora Talbott, Des Moines, and three sisters-in-law. The body is at the Hann funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Burlington Junction Methodist church. Burial will be in the High Prairie cemetery of Elmo.

[HANNA, SARAH CATHARINE TROUTNER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 4, 1886
--Sarah C. [atharine] Troutnee [Troutner] was born Nov. 10, 1830, in Vanango [Venango] county, Pa., and was married to Wm. Hanna in Clarion county, Pa., Feb. 1, 1849 and died in Maryville, Mo., Sept. 19, 1886. Mrs. Hanna was a faithful Christian mother of eleven children, nine of whom live to mourn her loss; she was converted when about 13 years of age and joined the Methodist Church. She died in hope of a blessed immortality.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Maryville Republican, November 4, 1886.]

[HARRIS, BESSIE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 7, 1886
CLEARMONT – Bessie, the girl baby of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Harris, died Sunday morning, Sept. 26, at 7 o'clock, aged fourteen months and seventeen days. To the bereaved family in their affliction we extend our heart-felt sympathy. While the present may seem dark and dreary, may the future reunion with the loved one be full of joy and the parents, even in this sad hour, learn to bow with resignation to the will of Him who doeth all things well.

[HARRIS, ZACH]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 24, 1885
QUITMAN – It is with sorrow we chronicle the death of Uncle Zach Harris, an old pioneer of Nodaway County, who died last Saturday at his home three miles north of Quitman, after an illness of several weeks. His remains were followed to the Quitman cemetery by a large concourse of friends Sunday evening, where they were laid to rest until the resurrection morn. Deceased leaves an aged companion and several children to mourn his loss.

[HEALD, JANE E. "JENNIE" BRADLEY]
Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri), Thursday, August 21, 1913
Mrs. Jennie Heald Dead.
Mrs. Jennie E. Heald, for forty years a resident of Hopkins, died Aug. 15, 1913, at the Federal Soldier's Home, St. James, Mo., aged 76 years.
She was a native of Berkshire county, Massachusetts. In 1861 she married Henry J. Heald at Dorset, Vermont. He was one of the first volunteers in the Civil War and was killed in one of the first battles.
Mrs. Heald was for many years a music teacher of Hopkins and was a member of the Presbyterian church where for some years she was organist and superintendent of the Sunday school.
Her burial was in the Soldiers Cemetery in St. James.

[HEATH, RICHARD]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 15, 1885
--Richard Heath died last Saturday in the county jail. Deceased was serving out a sentence of eighty days for selling liquor without license at Skidmore, Mo. Drs. Nash and Carter made a post mortem of his remains, which revealed the fact that Heath died from heart disease and Bright's disease of the kidneys.

[HEEDLES, BURUS' WIFE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 15, 1886
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – Mrs. Burus Heedles died on the 24 of March after a long sickness, leaving two little children; an infant child three months old died a few days before. Both were laid to rest together. Our heartfelt sympathy for Mr. Heedles in his sad bereavement.

[HELLMAN, CHRISTINA CAROLINE RHEPOHL]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 17, 1885
CLYDE – H. B. Hellman was called by telegram to attend the funeral of his mother at Galena, Ills., she having died suddenly.
The sad news reached H. B. Hellman last Saturday that his mother had died in Chicago, where she had gone to receive treatment for a tumor. Mr. Hellman left Saturday evening for Galena, Illinois, the home of his parents, where the funeral took place on Tuesday, 15 inst.

[HELMER, JOHN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 7, 1886
--Another old Nodaway county pioneer has left us in the person of John Helmer who died in Hopkins, Sept. 27, 1886. Father Helmer was born in the state of New York, Nov. 5, 1804. He was married to Amanda Froom in Canada, Jan. 15, 1827, their union being blessed with nine children. Two of his sons died in the union army, fighting for their country, two died in infancy and the youngest daughter died at home five years ago. One short year ago his aged companion passed to her reward, leaving him alone with his daughter. Father Helmer and wife joined the Baptist in 1845 and were acceptable members of the same at the time of their death. They came with their family to this country in 1856 and settled, opening up a farm north of Hopkins, the country at that time having but few settlers. Father Helmer was a kind, indulgent parent, a good neighbor and during our national troubles a strong union man and was universally loved and respected by all who were acquainted with him. During the last few months of his life he had become feeble in bodily strength and required a great deal of care but he bore all physical sufferings with Christian fortitude. Without a murmur or complaint he quietly passed away to join his aged companion who had so shortly preceeded him to their heavenly home. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. N. Warner, assisted by Rev. A. B. DeLong, in the Methodist church, after which his remains were carefully laid away beside those of his wife in the Hopkins cemetery.

[HELMER, THEODA]
Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri), Saturday, March 19, 1881
--Died on Wednesday, the 17th inst., at the residence of [her parents], four miles north of [Hopkins], [Theoda] Helmer, aged twenty-[four years]. The deceased had been ill for [several?] years and during much [of this time?] confined to her bed. [The funeral will take place on Friday at the [?] church, Rev. John [?] conducting the service. [A hole in the paper has partially obliterated the death notice.]

[HENDERSON, JAMES M. J.]
Daily Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Tuesday, April 30, 1907
Aged Man is Dead.
Had Lived Thirty-Seven Years in Nodaway County.
James Henderson died Sunday night at his home on South Market street at the age of 82 years. He had lived in Nodaway county thirty-seven years.
The dead man had been ill only a short time.
He was born in Kentucky. Surviving him are four daughters—Misses Lula and Mollie Henderson, who are at home; Mrs. Andrew King, living west of Pickering, and Mrs. Wilson Tindall, whose home is east of Pickering.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the White Cloud Baptist church and were conducted by Rev. J. L. Jones of Maryville.

[HENDERSON, JOHN T.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 30, 1885
--Uncle Jimmy Henderson was advised lasted week that his father had died at his home in Clay county, Mo., only lacking a few days of being aged 85 years.

[HENDREN, INFANT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 31, 1885
--Mr. and Mrs. Hendren of Lincoln township mourn the loss of their little babe aged thirteen months, which died of diptheria and was laid to rest in the Braddyville, Iowa cemetery on Christmas day. While attending the funeral of her child Mrs. Hendren became suddenly ill and had to be taken home.

[HENDREN, INFANT]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 7, 1886
--Mr. and Mrs. Hendren, residing in Lincoln tp., were called upon to mourn the loss of their babe thirteen months old which died of diptheria December 24th and was laid to rest in Braddyville cemetery on Christmas day. While attending the funeral of her babe, Mrs. Hendren became suddenly ill and had to be taken home. Two more of their children are sick with diptheria, but at this writing are getting along very well.

[HENDREY, JOHN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1886
John Hendrey departed this life June 21st at the residence of his son-in-law, James E. Alexander, four miles west of Barnard. Mr. Hendrey was born in Virginia September 2, 1789. Had he lived until next September the 2d, he would have been 97 years of age. He moved from Virginia when he was fifteen years old to Vigo county, Indiana, where he was married to Miss Polly Ramage.
Mr. Hendrey was the father of eight children—five boys and three girls. He lived to bury his wife and six children. He leaves two daughters and one brother and numerous grandchildren to mourn his loss.
Mr. Hendrey was not a member of any church, but he was a believer in Christ as his redeemer. A few weeks before his death, when spoken to regarding the change that he should have to make, he said he had no fears, he was trusting Christ for a happy future. And we who have known him for years, when we look at his last resting place, can say of a truth, here lies him who was a kind husband, an indulgent father and one in whom the poor and oppressed always found a sympathizing friend, one who was always ready to distribute of the substance God had given him to the relief of his fellow man. We can only say, peace to the ashes of one of God's noblemen.

[HENSON, ELLA MAY AVIS]
Maryville Daily Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Monday, February 19, 1894
Late Saturday evening occurred the death of Mrs. Thomas Henson of Southwest Maryville. At the family residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon Rev. Frank Siler conducted a short service, after which the remains were buried in Oak Hill cemetery.
[Note: The same notice was published in the Nodaway Democrat, February 22, 1894.]

[HENSON, ROSA BELLE AVIS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 18, 1886
--Mrs. Belle Henson, wife of Thomas Henson, died in North Maryville this morning of consumption, aged about 40 years. She leaves a husband and five children.
[Note: The same death notice was published in the Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), November 25, 1886.]

[HENSON, THOMAS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 5, 1903
Death of Thomas Henson.
Thomas Henson, a carpenter well known in Maryville, died last Saturday night. He had not been in very good health for some time. He had lived here some thirty years. Three children are left without parents, their mother being dead also. One daughter married a Mr. Cordell of the Nodaway Valley. A brother, Morgan Henson, lives near Parnell.
Funeral services were conducted Monday forenoon by Rev. Paul Linn, pastor of the M. E. church South, of which Mr. Henson was a devoted member and the burial took place in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr. Henson was a good man and surely will enjoy the happiness of the righteous in the higher life.

[HENSON, THOMAS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 5, 1903
--Thomas Henson, a well known carpenter who has lived here the past thirty years, died Saturday night, February 28, 1903, at his home on South Walnut street, having been confined to his bed only a short time. Three children are left to mourn his death, their mother being also dead. The funeral was conducted from the residence Monday by Rev. H. Paul Linn, pastor of the M. E. church, South, and burial was had in Oak Hill cemetery.

[HENSON, THOMAS]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 5, 1903
Death of Thomas Henson. Well Known Maryville Carpenter, Resident of Maryville for More Than 30 Years, Died Saturday Night.
Thomas Henson, a well known carpenter of this city, died Saturday night at his home on South Walnut street. Mr. Henson was an old resident, having lived here more than thirty years. He had been ailing all winter but had only been confined to his bed a week. Three children are left orphans, their mother having died. One daughter married a Mr. Cordell living near Burlington Junction. Mr. Henson has a brother, Morgan Henson, near Parnell.
The body was buried at Oak Hill Monday. Rev. H. Paul Linn, pastor of the South Methodist church, preached the funeral sermon.

[HENSON, THOMAS' CHILD]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 15, 1894
--The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henson died yesterday afternoon and will be buried this p. m.

[HERBERT, ALICE]
Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri), Thursday, July 24, 1902
Alice, the nine year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chet Herbert died at her home in east Hopkins early Monday morning. She had been a sufferer for quite a while with rheumatism and heart trouble and took suddenly worse last Sunday night, expiring in her mother's arms on the following morning as above stated. She was an exceptionally bright child and will be sadly missed in her home and by her playmates. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Flynn Tuesday afternoon, after which burial took place in the Hopkins cemetery.
[Note: The same announcement was published in the Weekly Democrat-Forum and Maryville Tribune, July 31, 1902.]

[HERBERT, ALICE]
Maryville Daily Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, July 25, 1902
HOPKINS – Little Alice Herbert died at her home in this place Monday morning. the funeral was from the family residence Tuesday afternoon and interment took place in the Hopkins cemetery.
Isaac Herbert and family of near Bedford attended the funeral of his niece Miss Alice Herbert Tuesday.

[HERNDON, JOHN M.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 24, 1886
--Grant City Times: On Monday night, June 14th, 1886, Mr. John Herndon died at the residence of his son James in Green township, this county, at the ripe old age of 104 years. We did not learn the cause of his immediate death but suppose it was due to the infirmities of old age. He was possessed of a rugged constitution and held on to life with great tenacity. After he had reached the 100th mile post in life he was still sufficiently active to get around by himself and his mind remained clear to a remarkable extent. Mr. Herndon was born in Virginia and was a pensioner of the War of 1812. He was the oldest man in Northwest Missouri, if not in the State.

[HERRON, JOHN'S INFANT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 6, 1885
OLWEL – Mr. and Mrs. John Herron met with a great loss in the death of their youngest child Aug. 2nd. It was buried Monday last at Wilcox.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Herron will be sorry to learn of the death of their little babe who died Sunday with whooping cough.

[HERRON, JOHN]
Weekly Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 20, 1916
John Herron Dies
G. A. R. Veteran Passes Away At 76 Years. Was in Iowa Company.
Funeral Services Wednesday at First Methodist Church—Wife and Two Children Survive.
(From Monday's Daily.)
John Herron, 76 years old, died at his home, 415 West Third street, yesterday morning at 6 o'clock. He had been ill with heart trouble several years and was taken seriously ill about two weeks ago. The direct cause of his death was uraemic poisoning.
Mr. Herron was born in Decatur county, Indiana, and from there moved to Iowa, where he grew to manhood. He enlisted in the army at Centerville, Ia., August 9, 1861, as a private in Company F, regiment of Iowa Volunteer cavalry, under Captain Benjamin F. Crail and Colonel Cyrus Bussy, to serve three years or during the war.
The regiment was assigned to the army of the west and participated in the following battles: Pea Ridge, Ark., March 6-8, 1862; skirmish with the rebel General Porter, July 22; Lone Jack, Mo., August 11-16; Fayetteville or Prairie Grove, Ark., December 7; Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 10, 1863; Guntown, Expox and Tupelo, Miss., July 13-25, 1864; in pursuit of Price in Missouri, including Independence, Mo., October 22-26; Big Blue, Mo., October 23-31; Osage River, Oct. 25, 1864.
He was wounded by gunshot in the right arm in a battle at Florence, Mo., July 10, 1863, and in the battle at Tupelo, Miss., July 13, 1864, he also was wounded with gunshot in the windpipe and his right ankle was shattered by a rebel ball.
He was discharged December 21, 1863, at Keokuk, Ia., to re-enlist as a veteran in the same company and regiment. He was commissioned sergeant under Captain Crail and Colonel John W. Noble, January 1, 1864, and received his final discharge at Atlanta, Ga., August 9, 1865.
Mr. Herron was married to Miss Jeanette Bickford, in Iowa, March 5, 1866. To them four children were born, two of whom are living. On September 25, 1875, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary E. Barnhart, at Centerville, Ia. To this union one child, Grace, was born, who died a number of years ago.
Came Here 30 Years Ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Herron moved here from Iowa thirty-eight years ago. They first moved to a farm north of Maryville and three years later moved to Maryville, where Mr. Herron went in the grocery store with Craig & Hawkins, where he worked a number of years. Mr. Herron and Rol Braniger then went into the grocery business and continued until eight years ago, when he retired from business.
He is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter. They are: Frank of Los Angeles, Cal., who will arrive tomorrow and Mrs. Lillie Dean of Ellendale, N. D. who arrived Friday night. Other relatives here are: Frank Fritz and son Edward of Blakesburg, Ia., Mrs. Clark White, Palestine, Texas, Ralph Donlin, St. Joseph, Mrs. Nettie Fuqua, St. Joseph and S. R. Porter and sons Ralph and Frank and Mrs. Leota Henderson of Clearfield, Ia.
The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the First Methodist church. The W. R. C. and the G. A. R. will attend in a body. The Rev. Gilbert S. Cox will conduct the services at the church, and the G. A. R. will have charge of the ceremonies at the cemetery. Burial will be in Miriam cemetery.

[HERRON, JOHN]
Weekly Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 20, 1916
Herron Funeral Today
Bunkmate in Army Attended Services—Also Many Out-of-Town Relatives.
Joe Minor of Bedford, Ia., arrived here this morning to attend the funeral services of the late John Herron. A peculiar coincidence is that Mr. Minor and Mr. Herron were bunkmates during the war and only a few miles separated them in their after life.
The out-of-town relatives here to attend the services are: Frank Herron, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Lillie Dean, Ellendale, N. D.; Frank Fritz and son, Blakesburg, Ia.; Mrs. Clark White, Palestine, Texas; Ralph Donlin, St. Joseph, and S. R. Porter and sons, Ralph and Frank, and Mrs. Leota Henderson, Clearfield, Ia.
The services were held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the First Methodist church. The Rev. Gilbert S. Cox, pastor, conducted the services. Burial was in Miriam cemetery.

The pall bearers were: George Baker, G. A. VanSteenbergh, John Airy, R. S. Braniger, S. H. Kemp and Ed Wolfert.

[HERRON, JOHN]
Weekly Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 27, 1916
Guests Leave.
Mrs. Lillie Dean of Ellendale, N. D., and brother, Frank Herron of Los Angeles, Cal., who were called here on account of the death of their father, the late John Herron, left today for Clearfield, Ia., where they will visit relatives before leaving for their respective homes.

[HERRON, MARY E. SMITH BARNHART]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri) Wednesday, February 26, 1936
Mrs. Mary E. Herron, a Resident Here For 57 Years, Is Dead
Mrs. Mary E. Herron, better known as "Aunt Mary Herron," died at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her home, 309 West Fifth street. Mrs. Herron, who would have been 82 years old tomorrow, had been a resident of Maryville for fifty-seven years. She was an active stewardess of the First Methodist church until her health began to fail two years ago, at which time she was made a stewardess emeritus by the church. She had been a member of the church since living here.
Mrs. Herron also was a member of the W. R. C. until the organization disbanded a few years go and at the time the chapter gave up its charter, she was given its flag to keep in her possession.
She was a charter member of the Penelope club, which was organized in 1916 and was active until the last two years when she became a retired member in good standing.
Mrs. Herron had been of poor health this winter, suffering from diabetes. She was removed from her home at the first of the winter months to the home of Mrs. Charles Gaugh and remained there until a month ago when she asked to be taken back to her own home.
The funeral services were not completed this afternoon as they will be made upon the arrival of her grandson, Edward Fritz and family from Blakesburg, Ia.
Born at Bonapart, Ia., February 27, the daughter of S. E. and Cordelia Smith, she was married there to George Barnhart in 1872. Following her first husband's death in 1874, she was married again in 1876 to John Herron. Mr. and Mrs. Herron came to Missouri in 1879 and first settled on a farm west of Maryville and after a short while moved to a farm north of this city. In 1882 they moved to Maryville where Mr. Herron was employed in a grocery store and later was a partner with the late R. S. Braniger in the grocery business under the firm name of Herron and Braniger. Mr. Herron died in 1916.
Surviving, besides the grandson and two great grandchildren, are two sisters, Mrs. Sarah White of Palestine, Tex., and Mrs. Nettie Feuquay of Jamesport, Mo.; three brothers, Fred Smith of Maryville, Frank Smith of Missouri City, Mo.; and Eugene Smith of Oklahoma City. Two daughters, Mrs. Frank Fritz of Blakesburg and Miss Grace Herron preceded her in death.

[HERRON, MARY E. SMITH BARNHART]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 27, 1936
Last Rites For Mrs. Herron Will Be at 2 p. m. Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Herron, who died Tuesday afternoon at the age of 82 years, will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist church, with Rev. V. C. Clark, pastor of the church, in charge. Burial will be in the Miriam cemetery. Pallbearers will include E. C. Curfman, H. E. Wright, J. T. Linville, W. I. Lewis, C. C. Corwin and J. C. Clark.

[HILL, BASIL S.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 16, 1885
CLYDE – Basil Hill, who lately moved to this county from Mattoon, Ills., died on the 12th of typhoid-pneumonia. Deceased was about forty years old. The family have the sympathy of the community.

[HILL, MRS.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 23, 1885
BURLINGTON JUNCTION – Mrs. Hill, a married lady living 5 miles northeast of this place, died very suddenly one day last week.

[HILSENBECK, CHARLES WOLFGANG]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Tuesday, December 27, 1938
Funeral Is Held Today For Charles Hilsenbeck
Charles E. Hilsenbeck, retired farmer, died at 7:25 p. m., December 24 at his home, 114 West Lincoln street, after an illness of three months.
He had lived in or near Maryville for thirty years. Mr. Hilsenbeck was born in Stuttgart, Germany, November 11, 1866, and came to the United States at the age of 13. He was a member of the Lutheran church.
Surviving are a son, Elmer Hilsenbeck, of Glidden, Ia., and six daughters: Mrs. Jasper Thompson, Skidmore; Mrs. Katherine Baker, Maryville; Mrs. Clyde Sims, Kansas City; Mrs. Robert Muller, Kansas City; Mrs. Jasper Draper, Traverse City, Mich., and Mrs. Dean Kent, Ravenwood. Two brothers, Jacob Hilsenbeck, Rosendale, and Fred Hilsenbeck, Kansas City, also survive. There are twenty-one grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The funeral was held at 1:30 p. m. today at the Price funeral home. Dr. Winfield Scott Insley officiated. Burial took place at the Miriam cemetery.

[HILSENBECK, CHARLES WOLFGANG]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 29, 1938

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hilsenbeck of Glidden, Ia., were called here Saturday by the death of Mr. Hilsenbeck's father, C. W. Hilsenbeck.

[HILSENBECK, MARY ALICE "MAMIE" MERZ]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, July 8, 1938
Mrs. Charles Hilsenbeck Dies, Services Sunday
Mrs. Charles W. Hilsenbeck, 70 years of age, a resident of Maryville a number of years, died at 3:15 o'clock this morning at her home, 114 West Lincoln. Her death resulted from a four months illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Price funeral home, conducted by Dr. W. S. Insley, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Miriam cemetery.
Mrs. Hilsenbeck was born March 9, 1868, at Lancaster, Ohio, but had lived in and near Maryville the greater part of her life.
Surviving are the husband, to whom she was married September 29, 1898, at Maryville; six daughters, Mrs. James Thompson, Skidmore, Mrs. Dean Kent, Ravenwood, Mrs. Katherine Baker, Maryville, Mrs. Clyde Sims, Kansas City; Mrs. James L. Draper, Traverse City, Mich., and Mrs. R. J. Muller, Kansas City; one son, Elmer Hilsenbeck, Glidden, Ia.; two sisters, Mrs. Margarete Melton, Mount Moriah, Mo., and Mrs. Rosa Jones, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, a brother, George Metz [Merz], Fortuna, Calif.; and twenty-one grandchildren.

[HITCHCOCK, MARY WILCOX]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 22, 1886
SKIDMORE – Milton Hitchcock formerly of Nodaway county, arrived on the six o'clock train Wednesday night with the remains of his wife, who died near Ft. Featherman [Fetterman], Wyoming. He was met by his father, who resides on the west side of the Nodaway. Two sisters of Mrs. Hitchcock, from Kansas City, arrived on Thursday to attend the last sad rites which took place Friday. Mr. Hitchcock has been in Wyoming about one year but was home on a visit last March. He has the sympathy of the community in this sad hour of bereavement.

[HOLT, JEREMIAH ABLE "JERRY"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 8, 1886
--Jerry Holt died last Tuesday morning at the residence of his son, Logan Holt, in this city. Deceased was about 75 years of age and has a large number of relatives and friends in this county. He was an upright, honest man and was loved and respected by all who knew him. His remains were taken to his home at Holt, Clay county, Mo., for burial last Tuesday evening.

[HOLT, JEREMIAH ABLE "JERRY"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 8, 1886
--Mr. Jerry Holt died at the residence of his son, Mr. Logan Holt, of this city, on Tuesday last. Mr. Holt was a resident of Clay county this State and came on a visit to his son and was taken sick and died. he was seventy-five years of age. His remains were taken to Clay county for interment. He leaves a large family there and has many relatives in this county.

[HOLT, JEREMIAH ABLE "JERRY"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 22, 1886
Jeremiah A. Holt died at the residence of his son, B. L. Holt, in Maryville, Nodaway county, Mo., April 6, 1886, aged 74 years, 5 months and twenty-five days. The deceased was born in Orange county, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 1811, and grew to manhood in the old North State. He married Miss Rachel Troxler Oct. 9, 1831, and came West and settled in Clinton county, Mo., 1838. He returned to N. C. in 1840 on a business trip, making the entire journey on horseback. He went west over the plains, accompanying the American army to the Mexican war. After returning home from the war, the news of the discovery of gold in California and the excitement following, spread over the country and many thousands went to the golden shore. The subject of this sketch went out with forty miners over the plains and mountains with mule teams, remained in California about two years, after which he returned home via Havanna, Cuba, encountering by the way a fearful storm which lasted 52 days and came near being lost. The vessel was blown two thousand miles due west of her course. Since his return, he lived in, or near, Holt, Clay county, Mo., which town was located on his land and bears his name.
Bro. Holt leaves a wife, three sons and three daughters. Bro. Holt was a devoted Christian. Had been a professor of Christianity for fifty-two years; a member of the C. U. church; a great reader of the Bible and had read the New Testament through one hundred and twenty-two times. He was a man of great faith and loved by all who knew him. His body was conveyed to his home in Holt, where, on the 8th inst., the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Geo. W. Mitchell to a large audience of weeping relatives and friends and old neighbors. His body was then conveyed to its last resting place, Antioch cemetery. Peace to his ashes.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Maryville Republican, April 22, 1886.]

[HONAKER, BENJAMIN LEVI "BEN"]
Elmo Register (Elmo, Missouri), Friday, June 16, 1905
Benjamin L. Honaker Dead.
End Comes After Seven Weeks of Suffering. Deceased was One of the Pioneers of This Country, Having Lived Here for Thirty-five Years.—One of Our Best Citizens.
Benjamin L. [evi] Honaker was born in Lafayette County, Virginia, Aug. 28, 1836, died June 6, 1905, aged 68 years, 9 months and 9 days.
He was united in marriage to Louisa J. [ane] Abbott in Marion County, Ohio, Dec. 31, 1863. He moved to Nodaway County, Mo., in 1870. Here he lived on his farm southwest of Elmo until his death.
He was the father of eleven children all of whom are still living except three sons who died in infancy. Following are a list of the names of those living: Elliott, Mrs. A. J. Horn, Mrs. John Sheets, Fred, James, Mrs. C. L. Calfee, Clara and Huse. The two latter are still at home.
Deceased became a member of the M. E. church, South several years ago and lived a consistent Christian until death. He had been sick about seven weeks and suffered great agony at times but was very patient, saying he was not afraid to die but ready and willing to go.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Spickerman, pastor of Bethel Baptist church. Text, St. John 11:25. Interment at High Prairie cemetery.  [Poem not transcribed.]
[Note: Lafayette County, Virginia is Fayette County, West Virginia. The same obituary was published in the Maryville Republican, June 22, 1905.]

[HONAKER, LOUISA JANE "LOU" ABBOTT]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 17, 1934
Mrs. Louisa Jane Honaker Dies in Elmo at Age of 82
Mrs. Louisa Jane Honaker, for sixty-four years a resident in the vicinity of Elmo, died at 5:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her home in Elmo. Mrs. Honaker has been in failing health for several months.
Louisa Abbot was born in Marion county, Ohio, May 31, 1841. She was the last of a family of eleven children. She was married in 1861 to Benjamin Honaker and in 1870 they emigrated to Missouri, settling in the vicinity of Elmo. They lived on a farm until Mr. Honaker's death in 1906 [1905]. Mrs. Honaker has lived in town since that time. Mrs. Honaker known in the community as "Aunt Lou," was the mother of eleven children, six of whom survive. They are Fred Honaker of Ainsworth, Neb., James and Huston Honaker of Elmo, Mrs. A. J. Horn, and Mrs. Charles Dougherty of Elmo and Mrs. Mary Sheets of Burlington Junction. There are also a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren surviving.
The funeral services are to be held at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the M. E. church in Elmo of which she was a member. Rev. J. R. Campbell will conduct the services. Burial is to be in the High Prairie cemetery.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Weekly Democrat-Forum and Maryville Tribune, May 17, 1934 and the Burlington Junction Post, May 24, 1934.]

[HONAKER, LOUISA JANE "LOU" ABBOTT]
Elmo Register (Elmo, Missouri), Thursday, May 24, 1934
Louise J. Abbot – Louise J. [ane] Abbott, daughter of Reuben and Leah Abbott, was born in Lincoln County, Ohio, May 31, 1841 and passed away at her home in Elmo May 16, 1934.
She was united in marriage to Benjamin Honaker, Dec. 31, 1863 in Marion County Ohio.
In 1870 they moved to Nodaway County Mo., making their home on a farm nine miles southwest of Elmo. In 1890 they moved to what was known as the old Ambrose Colvin farm.
After the death of her husband some 29 years ago, she moved to her home in Elmo.
Of the eleven children born to this union, six are still living. They are Mrs. Elizabeth Horn, Mrs. Clara Dougherty, James and Huse all of Elmo, Mrs. Mary Sheets of Burlington Junction, Mr. Fred Honaker of Ainsworth, Nebraska. There are 31 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren.
About 50 years ago during the pastorate of H. C. Bolen, she united with the church at North Grove. During these years she kept the faith and as she neared the close of life took great joy in talking of that home to which she was soon to go and of the loved ones and friends awaiting her there.
Ninety two years, eleven months and sixteen days she knew life's experiences. Few are left with us who have paved the way for the better and larger life of opportunity which is ours today.
She will be greatly missed. Her many friends extend their sympathies to the bereaved in their deep sorrow.
There is no death, the stars go
   down
    To rise upon some fairer shore,
   And bright in heaven's jewel-
    ed crown
   They shine for evermore.

[HONNOLD, EARLE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 26, 1885
--Wednesday, March 25th, at about noon, Earle Honnold, son of J. [ohn] G. Honnold, died very suddenly. It is thought that an abscess on his lung burst causing him to strangle. Earle was aged about eight years and was a very bright boy. His death is a great blow to his parents who have the heartfelt sympathy of all.

[HOOKER, ELIZA]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 14, 1885
--Aunt Eliza Hooker, an aged colored woman and old settler, died last Saturday and was buried the following Sunday.

[HOPPER, HARRIET RUTH "HATTIE" GRAHAM]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 4, 1901
ELMO – Monday morning word was received in Elmo of the serious illness of Mrs. Hattie Hopper, wife of N.[athaniel] F. [lorman] Hopper, at Clarinda. Mrs. Hopper had been a sufferer for a number of years but Sunday morning at 8 o'clock she took seriously ill and being unable to get relief an immediate operation was deemed necessary. It was performed at 4 p. m. the same day and she recovered from it nicely and her chances for getting well seemed fairly good until Tuesday morning early, when she suddenly grew worse from heart failure and died at 8 a. m. The body was brought to Elmo Tuesday evening for the final services. She leaves a husband and five children who have the sympathy of the entire community in this sorrowful hour.

[HOPPER, HARRIET RUTH "HATTIE" GRAHAM]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 4, 1901
ELMO – We are sorry to chronicle this week the death of Mrs. Hattie Hopper of Clarinda. Mrs. Hopper was the mother of Roy, Earl and Frank Hopper, and Mrs. C. E. Beaver. The end came Monday night as a result of an operation performed a day or two previous. Her many friends will join the sorrowing and bereaved ones and extend their heartfelt sympathy. She was an earnest and devoted Christian and a member of the M. E. church at this place where the funeral services will be held after which the interment will take place in the Odd Fellows cemetery, Friday.

[HOPPER, HARRIET RUTH "HATTIE" GRAHAM]
Elmo Register (Elmo, Missouri), Friday, April 5, 1901
Mrs. N. F. Hopper Dead.
Word came to the Register last Tuesday morning that Mrs. N. F. Hopper had died rather suddenly at Clarinda, Ia. Particulars that can be obtained are very meager.
Later.
Mrs. Hopper died last Tuesday morning at 4:00 o'clock at the hospital in Clarinda, where she had been taken to undergo a surgical operation. She stood the operation finely and said she felt as well as she had expected. She had asked for something to drink when the nurse gave her some tea. It was then noticed that her pulse was falling and by the time help could be summoned she was dead. She died of heart failure or collapse. The funeral is set for today (Friday) at 10:30 under the auspices of the order of the Eastern Star of which the deceased was a member. Burial in the Odd Fellows cemetery west of town. Further particulars next week.

[HOPPER, HARRIET RUTH "HATTIE" GRAHAM]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 11, 1901
ELMO – Rev. Eri Edmunds of Hopkins conducted the funeral services of the late Mrs. Hattie Hopper at the special request of the deceased. On account of the inclemency of the weather the services were postpone until Sunday last at 10 a. m. which were to have been held on the previous Friday.

[HOPPER, HARRIET RUTH "HATTIE" GRAHAM]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 11, 1901
LAMAR STATION – A gloom and sadness filled every heart in our community last week when news came of the sudden death of Mrs. N. F. Hopper, who died in a hospital in Clarinda, Iowa, soon after a surgical operation had been performed. Her remains were brought to Elmo and her favorite preacher, Rev. Eri Edmonds, was sent for to conduct the funeral services, which was held in the M. E. church in Elmo. One son, who was in Colorado, could not get here. The remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Hopper came to this part of the county in an early day and opened up a farm in the wild prairie near where Mt. Tabor church was afterward built, before the railroads were built or Elmo thought of. They were identified with the earliest Methodism. Their house was always a home for the preacher and all other good people who received a cordial welcome. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a good friend, a kind neighbor and a faithful church member. She has gone and her works will follow her. The bereaved family have the deepest sympathy of all.

[HOPPER, HARRIET RUTH "HATTIE" GRAHAM]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 11, 1901
ELMO – The funeral services of Mrs. N. F. Hopper were held Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. Edmunds of Hopkins delivered the sermon, which was followed by a brief talk by Rev. Watson and that by appropriate exercises by the order of the Eastern Star of which Mrs. Hopper had been a faithful member. The body was interred in the Odd Fellows cemetery west of town.

[HOPPER, HARRIET RUTH "HATTIE" GRAHAM]
Elmo Register (Elmo, Missouri), Friday, April 12, 1901
It was announced in last week's Register that Mrs. Hopper's funeral would be held on Friday at 10:30. This was found to be impracticable owing to the severe rain and snow storm that prevailed nearly all day. The roads were also impassable, so it was postponed until Sunday morning when the funeral services were held. The sermon was preached by Rev. Edmunds of Hopkins. He was assisted in the exercises by Rev. E. D. Watson after which the order of the Eastern Star took charge of the ceremonies and exemplified the beautiful burial service of that order. Interment was at the Odd Fellows cemetery west of town. A good woman has gone to her reward.

[HOPPER, HARRIET RUTH "HATTIE" GRAHAM]
Elmo Register (Elmo, Missouri), Friday, April 12, 1901
Harriet Ruth Hopper – Harriet Ruth Graham was born at Erie, Pa., July 13th, 1845. While she was yet a child the family moved to Elkhart, Ind. Here she was converted at a Methodist revival and united with the U. P. church, of which her mother was a devout and faithful member.
From Elkhart the family moved to Goshen, Indiana, and then to Wisconsin. While on a visit at her sister's in Monmouth she made a visit with a friend at her home at Hopper Mills, where she met Mr. Hopper. In the early 60's the family moved from Wisconsin to Iowa and settled at Vinton. Here she was united in marriage to Mr. N. [athaniel] F. [lorman] Hopper, Feb. 15th, 1866, by Rev. Mr. Pollock of the U. P. church. On their return to Hoppers Mills she united with the M. E. church, of which Mr. Hopper was a member. Here they lived until September 1867, when they moved to Missouri and settled at their present place north of Elmo. Here they lived till last fall, when, for better church and school privileges, they moved to Clarinda, Ia. To them were born six children, three boys and three girls: Minnie, Frank, Roy, Gertie, Earl, Hazel. Minnie, the eldest, died Dec. 1st, 1880. The others, together with the husband, survive her and are with us today except Frank, who is in Colorado.
Soon after their coming to Missouri they succeeded in establishing a class of the M. E. church near their home and here they placed their membership.
Mrs. Hopper was a devoted and faithful member of the Lord's cause and a willing servant of the Master. Her home was the home of the preacher and of God's people. She did not confine her efforts or attention altogether to her own communion but was interested in all efforts put forth for the enlargement of Zion and rejoiced in the work and success of God's people.
She was a faithful member of the Ladies' Aid Society of her own church and energetic in all that pertained to her church's welfare. But she also joined hands with those of other churches in the work of W. C. T. U. in which she took great interest. She was a faithful member also of the benevolent society known as the Order of the Eastern Star. The society took charge of the services at the burial of our sister.
During the past few months she seemed to labor under presentiment that she would not live long, and she so expressed herself to her husband and friends. For herself she felt no anxiety whatever, and frequently expressed her readiness "to depart and be with Christ." But to the very last she was prayerfully anxious about her children, for whom her petitions continually went up as sweet incense to the Father of Mercy. Especially did her heart go out in maternal love, yearning and tenderness for Earl and Hazel, her youngest child, Hazel, being of tender years. the Lord grant that they and all the others may live so as to be ready at the appointed time to meet her yonder where partings shall be no more.
On Tuesday last at four o'clock in the morning at the hospital at Clarinda the end came peacefully as she fell asleep and her spirit went out to God who gave it.
May the Father of all consolation comfort these bereaved hearts—of husband, sons and daughters, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. And may that peace that passeth all knowledge fill our minds and hearts, so that this sore affliction may work out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.   E. D. Watson.

[HOUSEL, ANNA CATHERINE GUTELIUS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 14, 1886
--Mrs. D. Housel, wife of D. Housel, the shoemaker, died quite suddenly last Saturday afternoon between four and five o'clock. In the afternoon she walked from her residence, east of the Baptist church, to the residence of Theo. Gutillius [Gutelius], and then walked tolerably fast back to the business part of town. She stopped to get a few things at E. H. Vaughn's grocery and experienced there some difficulty in getting her breath. She hastened from there to her husband's shop and as soon as she entered it said to her husband that she could hardly get her breath. Mr. Housel and some others in the shop improvised at once a place for her to lie down. In the excitement of the moment different parties summoned Dr. Geo. W. Wilson, Dr. Nash and Dr. Hackedorn. Drs. Wilson and Nash were by her side in a few minutes, but she was dying and was beyond the reach of medical aid. It was probably heart disease. The funeral services were held at the house on Sunday at three o'clock, conducted by Rev. T. A. Canady, pastor of the M. E. church. The deceased held a letter of membership in said church but had not handed it in since she came here. Her mortal remains were laid to rest in Miriam cemetery. She leaves no children. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of the community in his sore affliction. We learn that Mrs. Housel had occasionally experienced some difficulty in breathing for the past year or two.

[HOUSEL, ANNA CATHERINE GUTELIUS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 14, 1886
--On last Saturday a very sudden death occurred in the city. Mrs. Housel, wife of A. Housel, started down town about 4 o'clock in the evening. She had been troubled with heart disease some and had experienced some shortness of breath during the day. It was very cold and by the time she reached her husband's shop, about three blocks, was very much distressed for breath. She went in, grew rapidly worse, and in less than ten minutes was a corpse. Dr. Nash was hastily summoned but arrived just as she was breathing her last. The grief and horror of the husband can be imagined. The remains were placed on a mattress in an express wagon and carried to the home she had left but a few short moments before. Such is the uncertainty of human life. Mrs. Housel leaves no children. The stricken husband has the sympathy of all.

[HOUSTON, JOHN]
Burlington Junction Post (Burlington Junction, Missouri), Saturday, May 25, 1907
John Houston Dies Sunday Forenoon. Another Old Settler Passes Away After Long Illness.
John Houston was born at Leesville, Indiana, on Dec. 15, 1831. He was the sixth child of a family of twelve children, four of whom are still living: Mesdames Fannie Grey and Martha Mathis and Messrs. Wm. Houston and L. L. Houston, all of Nodaway county.
His parents came to Nodaway County, Mo., when he was but eleven years old and he has resided here the largest portion of his life.
He was married to Sarah Orme April 21, 1859. To this union were born five children: A boy who died in infancy, Lou E., who died June 17, 1886, W. N., Mary M. and Leonard U., who live to mourn their loss. The wife and mother was called away on August 25, 1871, leaving him the responsibility of acting both as father and mother to his children. He devoted his life to the interests of his family, many times sacrificing his own needs for their comfort.
He was converted when a young man and joined the Methodist Church in 1848, in which faith he has always been an earnest worker.
His Christian influence was an inspiration to all those who associated with him.
After a long illness he quietly passed into eternal rest at 9:25 a. m., May 19th, 1907, aged 75 years, 5 months and 4 days.
W. B. Christy, pastor of the M. E. church at Grant City, officiated at the funeral services, which were held at the Methodist Episcopal church, Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Interment at the Hazel Dell cemetery.

[HOUSTON, LOUISA ELIZABETH "LOU"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 24, 1886
BURLINGTON JUNCTION – With sorrow we chronicle this week the death of Miss Low [Louisa] E.[lizabeth] Houston which took place at her Father's residence Friday eve. June 11, of consumption. Her remains were interred in the Hazell Dell cemetery on Saturday. She was much loved by all her acquaintances, and they feel her loss deeply.

[HUMBERD, JACOB CANADA]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 30, 1885
--July 24th J. [acob] C. [anada] Humbert, son of Jacob Humbert and a son-in-law of Judge Myers, died at his home in Barnard of consumption. Deceased was a most estimable young man, and a large circle of friends mourn his loss.
[Note: The last name is spelled Humberd on his headstone.]

[HUMBER, ALBERT A.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 30, 1886
Death of Albert A. Humber.
We chronicle with regret the death of one of Nodaway county's honored early settlers, Mr. Albert A. Humber of White Cloud township, who departed this life last Sunday morning, Dec. 26, 1886. We glean the flowing sketch of his life from the Nodaway County History: Mr. Humber was born in Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 26, 1806, and was raised at Crab Orchard, Kentucky, where he lived until he was eighteen years old. He then went to Mill Springs, remaining there till 1849, when he came to Savannah, Mo., and there made his home for one year. In 1850 he located in White Cloud township and entered one thousand acres of land and has lived here since. His life was devoted to farming and raising and dealing in stock. Mr. Humber was married to Miss Margaret Ford of Kentucky. They had four children: Hannah, the wife of Rev. H. Davis; Ambrose W., who resides at Albany, Gentry County; Samuel T. and Nameris [Newmeris] F., who live in White Cloud township. Mrs. Humber died July 8, 1851.
The funeral services were held last Monday, Dec. 27, at one o'clock p. m., at the Pleasant Grove church in White Cloud township, conducted by Rev. H. C. Bolen. The deceased had been a member of the Methodist church for fifty years. the large attendance at the funeral services attests the esteem in which he was held in the community which he had so long lived. A truly good man has been called to his reward in the upper and better world, for with him, "to be absent from the body was to be present with the Lord."

[HUMBER, ALBERT A.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 30, 1886
LOWER WHITE CLOUD – One time more we have the sad news to chronicle of the death of one of Nodaway's best and most reliable citizens. Uncle Albert Humber departed this life the 26th instant and was laid to rest in the Pleasant Grove cemetery. Uncle Albert Humber had a host of friends.
Miss Hoover is quite sick at present writing and was not able to attend her Grandpa Humber's funeral Monday.

[HUMES, SUSIE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 18, 1886
LAMAR STATION – We have just heard of the death of Miss Susie Humes, near Dawson. Not being present at her death or funeral, I cannot give particulars, only that a much loved and highly esteemed friend has passed into the land of rest, the home which God has prepared for his loved ones. She was lovely in life, was well educated, intelligent and refined. She was brought up in Washington, Pa., where she was accustomed to the best society, churches, Sunday schools, etc. Her bible her guide and in God her trust. She was on the shady side of the hill of life, but she never married. Her entire life was devoted to the interests of her parents, brothers and sisters and their children. She was very industrious, neat and tidy in all she did. She died on the farm bought by her father twenty-six years ago. Her brother, David Humes, now owns it, and her aged mother lives there yet. Two other brothers, John Humes, near Elmo, William T., of Keokuk, Iowa, one sister, Mrs. S. D. Fairbanks near Bethel church, one niece and four nephews are left who sincerely mourn the death of one who did so much good in life. Her remains were laid to rest in Burlington Junction cemetery by the side of her father, sister Kate and a little niece. Infidels may rave and skeptics doubt but the writer firmly believes when my time comes to drop the curtain of life and pass into that bright clime, one of the first to welcome there, will be Susie Humes, with shining raiment and a crown of glory upon her head. She was my firm friend for a quarter of a century.

[HUNT, CHESNEY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 18, 1886
CHAMPAIGN – Died, Chesney, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hunt, Sunday, Feb. 14th, of lung disease, aged 7 months. The remains were followed Monday to the Wilcox cemetery where they were laid to rest till God shall descend from the heavens to the four corners of the earth to gather together the redeemed and sanctified, when it with the rest of God's people shall be gathered in one great throng to meet there God in peace. The stricken family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

[HUNT, CHESNEY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 18, 1886
ORRSBURG – Alfred Hunt and wife had the misfortune to lose their youngest child Sunday the 14th and was buried yesterday, the 15th. Funeral services at harmony. The family have the sympathy of the community.

[HURD, LULU]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 30, 1885
--Miss Lulu, daughter of Mrs. Hurd, aged 12 years, died on the 22, of fever, at her home in Barnard.

[HURLEY, DAVID CROCKET]
Cordell Beacon (Cordell, Oklahoma), Thursday, January 21, 1915
Pioneer Resident of City Passes Away
David C. Hurley, Well Known Cordell Citizen succumbs Monday to A Complication of Diseases Which Proved Too Much For His Advanced Age
David C. [rocket] Hurley, one of the most widely known of Cordell's citizens, a resident of the city for more than sixteen years and a prominent Washita county farmer, died Monday at his home in the south part of the city.
Mr. Hurley had been failing in health for a number of months prior to his death ever since an attack of heart trouble several months ago. Less than two weeks ago he suffered from an attack of kidney trouble which confined him to his bed and on account of weak heart action and vitality sapped by advanced years caused his death.
Mr. Hurley had been a resident of Washita county for almost a decade and had borne a man's share in the building and developing of both the county and city of Cordell. He was well known throughout the entire county and leaves many a sincere friend who will miss his hearty handshake and pleasant greeting.
The funeral services under the direction of the Cordell lodge A. F. & A. M. of which Mr. Hurley was a member, were held Tuesday morning at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Murdock, a daughter, and the remains interred in Lawnview cemetery.

[HURLEY, DAVID CROCKET]
Herald-Sentinel (Cordell, Oklahoma), Thursday, January 21, 1915
D. C. Hurley Dead
David C. [rocket] Hurley, one of our oldest residents, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. H. Murdock Monday morning about six o'clock. The cause of death was poison, but from what the poison was partaken has never been very clearly established. He was first seized while up town and went to the home of his daughter from where he was able to be moved.
D. C. Hurley never claimed to be a saint when he was alive, and it would be folly to say otherwise. He claimed to be an honest man and there are abundant evidence to show that he was. He was set in his ways, a strong friend and a consistent enemy, and he had both, and both had respect for him. He made no profession of religious creed and when he stands before the Great Judge he will never be accused of false pretenses.
He was an everyday republican and was always found laboring in the interests of that party and consistently fighting democracy, yet had many friends among the enemy.
He was buried Tuesday with Masonic honors from the residence of his daughter at ten o'clock a. m., and the remains laid at rest in Lawnview cemetery.

[HURLEY, DAVID CROCKET]
Herald-Sentinel (Cordell, Oklahoma), Thursday, January 21, 1915
Resolutions – Whereas, David C. Hurley, an honored member of Cordell Lodge No. 127, A. F. & A. M., departed this life at Cordell, Oklahoma on January 18, 1915, we your committee appointed to draft a resolution to be spread upon the minutes of this Lodge, respectfully report that Brother Hurley was born in the State of Ohio in 1840 and in 1844 moved with his parents to the state of Iowa where he grew to manhood, was admitted to the bar and married Miss Sarah Jones. Afterward he moved to Missouri and then to the Indian Territory near Purcell where he resided until he came to Washita County, Oklahoma in 1898 where he has since resided. Brother Hurley became a Mason in 1875 since which time he has been an active and earnest member of the Order. He affiliated with Cordell Lodge No. 127 in 1911 but was active in support of said Lodge since he located in Washita County. His career as a business man was marked by unusual success and as a result of his activities and business acumen, he was able to accumulate a goodly share of property and these accumulations enabled him to spend the latter part of his life in comfort and independence. Brother Hurley left a family of four sons and two daughters who, with his wife, survive him. His children have inherited of his vigor and strength a wealth of character which has made them among the most progressive and sturdy of our citizenship.
In view of the fidelity and character of Brother Hurley, this Lodge, as well as the community in which he lived, has sustained a great loss. . . .
  [Note: The birth date inscribed on his headstone is September 26, 1839.]

[HURLEY, LOTTIE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 22, 1886
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – D. [avid] C. [rocket] Hurley's little daughter, who was bitten by a rattlesnake some two weeks ago, died from the effects of the poison.

[HURLEY, SARAH ANN JONES]
Cordell Beacon (Cordell, Oklahoma), Friday, February 22, 1918
Sarah Ann Jones. Was born December 22, 1842, at Wapello, Ohio [Iowa]. Died February 22, 1918, at Cordell, Oklahoma.
She was married to Mr. David C. [rocket] Hurley in Wapello; soon after they moved to Maryville, Mo., where they lived about eighteen years. From Maryville they moved to Oklahoma, the greater portion of the time being spent in Washita county.
Mrs. Hurley is survived by six children, all of whom were here for the funeral, which was held at the home of C. H. Murdock, Saturday, Feb. 23, at 12:30, under the direction of Thos. D. Murphy of the Presbyterian church.
The flowers which were sent in by friends and relatives living in Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri, were very beautiful and in large quantities.
The children are Mrs. C. H. Murdock, Mrs. H. A. Seymour of this city, Horace J. Hurley of Oklahoma City, F. E. Hurley, Ft. Worth, Texas, Dan Hurley and Aaron Hurley of this city.

[HURLEY, SARAH ANN JONES]
Herald-Sentinel (Cordell, Oklahoma), Monday, February 25, 1918
Sarah A. Hurley Dead.
Mrs. Sarah A. Hurley died early Friday morning after a serious illness of two weeks. She had been in poor health for nearly a year, but her condition was not considered dangerous until a week before her death.
She was 75 years and 3 months of age and had been a resident of this county for twenty-nine years moving here from Missouri.
Funeral services were held from the residence of C. H. Murdock, Saturday, February 23, at half past twelve, under the direction of Rev. Thos. D. Murphy, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment at Lawnview cemetery.
The following are left to mourn the loss of a mother: Mrs. C. H. Murdock, Mrs. H. A. Seymour of this city, Horace J. Hurley of Oklahoma City, F. E. Hurley, Ft. Worth, Texas, Dan Hurley and Aaron Hurley of this city; all of whom were here for the funeral services.
Mrs. George Felton, a niece of Parnell City, Mo., Mr. Dave and Mr. Jim Murdock of Blackwell and Frederick, with their families, were also here for the services.

[HURLEY, SARAH ANN JONES]
Herald-Sentinel (Cordell, Oklahoma), Monday, February 25, 1918
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Seymour arrived in Cordell Friday, being summoned from their winter stay in California on account of the death of Mrs. Seymour's mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Hurley.
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Murdock of Blackwell and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Murdock from Frederick, were here Saturday, attending the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Hurley.