Death Notices From Callaway
Newspapers
The
Telegraph and The Missouri Telegraph
1871
Glendy Tribute
of Respect The subject of the following resolutions was killed in the
confederate army, at the battle of Little Blue, in September, 1864. His father (Mr. Samuel Glendy), being
dissatisfied, on account of his remains being buried far off in a strange land,
recently went after the remains of his son and brought them home, where they
were buried with Masonic honors, in is family burying ground, in Concord, on
December 18, 1870. Brother John G. Glendy Jan. 6, 1871 2/5
Dickinson Died
Mr. Adam Dickinson, a highly respected citizen, died at his residence in this
county, on Wednesday night. Jan. 6,
1871 3/1
Woodson The
Louisiana, Mo., Journal, says that Mr. Thos. P. Woodson, an old an most worthy
citizen of Spencersburg, was recently killed from a fall while attempting to
get out of his buggy. Jan. 20,
1871 Ό
Ford Obituary-
Died in this county December 3d, after a protracted illness, Mrs. Melinda Ford,
in the 63rd year of her age.
Mrs. Ford was a native of Kentucky and removed to this county many years
ago. Her husband died when her family
were all young a family of eight children. She was the mother of seven sons
five of whom served in the Confederate army.
Jan. 20, 1871 3/3
Thomas Died
in this county, on the 9th inst., after a painful and protracted
illness, Joe Johnston Thomas, aged 3 months and 12 days, son of Geo. W. and
Sarah R. Thomas.
Jan.
20, 1871 3/3
Givens -
In this city, on the 5th inst., Charles Givens aged 14 years. Jan. 20, 1871 3/3
Stucker Died
in this county, on the 24th ult., after a long a painful illness of
consumption, Aramenta D., wife of Wm. R. Stucker, in the 57th year
of her age. She was born in Scott
County, Ky., -- After removing to this
county, which was about 25 years ago.
Jan.
27, 1871 3/2
Dedman -
On the 30th of December, 1870, Robert Dedman, in the 89th
year of his age, -- Mr. Dedman spent a part of his life in Orange County, a
part in Fredericksburg, a part in Rappahannock and died in Loudoun. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. Leesburg (Va.) Washingtonian The decease
was the father of our worth friend and fellow citizen, Saml L. Dedman of this
city --. Jan. 27, 1871 3/2
Johnson Died
on the 18th of February, 1871, Jas. W., son of Wm. H. and M. B.
Johnson, of typhoid pneumonia, after an illness of four weeks. The deceased
was born in Bedford County, Va., in 1851 and was in his twenty-first year.
--
Mar.
17, 1871 2 /4
Manchester Death
of Mrs. Manchester We are pained to announce the death of Mrs. Nanie R.
Manchester, beloved wife of Mr. B. T. Manchester of this place. She died on Wednesday morning her remains
were taken to the new cemetery for interment.
Mar. 17, 1871 3/1
Covington Died
In Williamsburg, Callaway County, Mo., February 25th, Mrs.
Missouri C. Covington, aged 22 years, and 11 months, wife of James P.
Covington.
Mar.
24, 1871
Allen -
At his residence in Callaway County, Mo., march 3rd, 1871, after a
protracted illness, Mr. Charles P. Allen, aged 63 years, 11 months and 21
days.
Mar.
24, 1871 2 /3
Nicolson Death
of Miss Nicolson We regret to hear of the death of Miss Bettie A. Nicolson,
daughter of Col. Geo. A. Nicolson, of this county. She died at Fort Bridger, Utah Territory on Friday last. Mr. W. W. Tuttle arrived at Mexico yesterday
with her remains, which will be conveyed to the Auxvasse church for interment.
Mar. 24, 1871 3 /2
Bowen Death
of an Aged Citizen Mr. Andrew H. Bowen, died on Saturday last, at the
residence of Mr. Samuel Carrington, in this county, aged 79 years.
Mar.
24, 1871 3/1
Ham Died
of paralysis, at his residence, in Johnson County, Mo, March 10, 1871,
Jones Skyler
B. Ham. The deceased was born in
Madison County, Ky., Nov. 24, 1806. AT
an early age his family emigrated to Callaway County, Mo., and during 14 years
he was a citizen of Fulton. In
February, 1833, he was married to Miss Pamelia Jones. (sister of Col. Jeff F.
Jones, of Callaway County) Apr. 14,
1871 2/5
Organ Died
on the 23ult., after a long and painful illness, Hattie May, daughter of James
and Jane Organ, in the third year of her age.
Apr. 14, 1871 2/5
Nicholson Died
at the residence of Capt. R. H. Carter, near Fort Bridger, Wyoming Territory,
Miss Bettie Nicholson, daughter of Geo. A. and M. J. Nicholson of this
county. Apr. 21, 1871 2/4
Lawrence -
In this county, at the residence of his mother Eva Lawrence February 9,
1871, Wm. P. Lawrence, son of the late Col. Ed. W. Lawrence, aged twenty-five
years, six months, three weeks and five days. Apr. 21, 1871 2/4
McLanahan Death
of J. M. McLanahan We regret to learn that J. M. (Roe) McLanahan was shot in
an altercation on the cars in ___on Wednesday of last week. He was a son of the late Judge McLanahan of
Independence formerly of this place --.
Apr.
21, 1871 3/1
Allen Died
in Eureka, Nevada, on the 11th day of April 1871, Willie S. Allen,
aged 5 years and 20 days, the second son of David and Martha F. Allen, formerly
of Callaway County and grandson of Sarah J. and the late Dr. A. Allen of New
Bloomfield, Mo. Apr. 28, 1871 2/2
Davis Died
April 11th, 1871, at the residence of her husband, Mrs. Alice M.,
wife of James M. Davis. Apr. 28, 1871
2/2
Dunn Died
near New Bloomfield, in this county, on April 30, Mrs. Harriet V. wife of Jas.
L. Dunn, aged 23 years old. May 5, 1871
2/6
Law Died
in this county, on the 4th inst.,, Mrs. Amanda Law, wife of Col.
Geo. W. Law, in her 41st year.
May 12, 1871 2/6
Rootes Died
on Monday morning, the 8th inst., at the residence in Callaway
County, Mo., of her son, Dr. L. J. Rootes, of the decrepitudes of the advanced
aged of 80 years, Mrs. Annie French Rootes.
May 19, 1871 2/6
Humphreys --On
the 28th of April, 1871, Mrs. Louis A. Humphreys, --at the residence
of her son-in-law-, Mr. John C. Pierce, aged 60 years, 3 months and 10 days.
Mexico papers please copy. May 19,
1871 2/6
Harrison Miss
Rebecca Harrison, daughter of Major John Harrison, of this county, died in St.
Louis on Saturday last. Her remains
were brought to this county on Monday and interred in the family cemetery. May 19, 1871 3/1
Porter Died
On Sunday, May 21, 1871, at the residence of her father, Mr. R. R. Porter, P. M. at Pierce, Callaway County, Mo., Miss Kate Porter, in the 21st
year of age. May 26, 1871 2/6
Weems Died
at the residence of Dr. Wm. Weems, near Moores Mill, Callaway County, Tuesday
23d ult., Mrs. Susan Randolph Thonton Weems wife of Dr. Weems, aged 39 years, 1
month and 1 day. June 2, 1871 2/6
Key -
On Saturday, at 6 oclock, Mrs. Malvina Key, wife of Martin Key.
June
1, 1871 2/6
Pomi Died
on the 2d inst., at the residence of her father, in Millersburg, Miss Mollie
Pomi, aged 17 years. June 9, 1871 2/6
Wilkerson On
the morning of the 6th, at the residence of her father, Martin
Baker, Esq., Mrs.
Baker Lou
Wilkerson, wife of Dr. A. Wilkerson, of this city. Mrs. Ws remains were interred at the new city cemetery on
Wednesday. June 9, 1871 2/6
Sheley Isaiah
Sheley, Jr., was born in Callaway County, Mo., April 14, 1854, and died of
heart disease, at his home, near Williamsburg, May 15, 1871. June 9, 1871 2/6
Smith Drowned-
Mr. Joseph Smith, a German was drowned while bathing in the Missouri river,
near Portland on Saturday last. His
body has not been recovered. June 9, 1871 3/1
Bigbee Died
in this county on the 26th of May 1871, Mrs. C. J. Bigbee, daughter
of Mr. H.
Renoe F.
Renoe and beloved wife of B. S. Bigbee, aged 41 years, 11 months and 10
days. June 16, 1871 2/6
Flood -
On the 13th inst., Maud Miller, infant daughter of John A. and
Nealie M. Flood, of this city, aged 19 months and 18 days. June 16, 1871 2/6
McIntire Died
near Moores Mil, in Callaway Co., on
June 17, Mrs. Martha J. McIntire,
Wilson wife
of James B. McIntire , and daughter of Adam and Dicy Wilson, of Randolph
county, Mo., aged 45 years. June 23,
1871 2/7
Turner -
On the 5th inst., of scarlet fever Fannie Peck, daughter of Wm. T.
and Mollie V. Turner, aged 5 years, 2 months and 6 days. June 23, 1871 2/7
Allen Died
June 11, 1871, at his residence, near Readsville, in this county, David P.
Allen, aged 67 years, 11 months and 23 days.
June 30, 1871 2/8
Kemp Drowned
On Friday evening last, Mr. Geo. W. Kemp anno9unced his intention to bathe in
the river near Portland and was last seen on the levee. On Saturday morning, Messrs. Heeneman and
John Brashears were going to the landing to look after freight, they discovered
Mr. Ks clothing on the levee. Search,
was
Immediately
instituted but as yet no trace of him has been discovered.
Hassel Another
On Saturday evening, an old German named Hassel, -- was sent some miles down
the river to secure the services of a snag-boat in the search for Mr. Kemps
body. While walking across the boat,
between the two hulls of which it is composed, Hassel missed his footing and
fell into the water. His body has not
been found. July 7, 1871 3/2
Bailey Died
in this city Monday July 10, 1871, Mrs. Helen A. Bailey, wife of Mr. Henry A.
Bailey, aged 24 years. July 14,
1871 2/7
Keene Deaths
in Boone County On the 30th ult., at his residence in Boone
County, Mr. Richard L. Keene departed this life in the 77th year of
his age, a soldier of the war of 1812. July 14, 1871 2/2
Peacher On
the 27th ult., Mrs. Ann E. Peacher; wife of Col. Quinton Peacher, --
in the 50th
Finley year
of her age. Mrs. P. was the daughter of
Mr. John B. Finley of this county. July
14, 1871 2/2
Kenyon On
Friday last, about noon, Alice, a little daughter of Mr. Wm. Kenyon near this
city, was accidentally shot and killed She, with other children, was playing
in the parlor of Mrs. B. F. Bailey, a neighbor of her fathers when James
Bailey, a boy some ten or twelve years old, and son of Mrs. B., discovered a
pistol in a small box on the center table.
It proved to be loaded and a self-cocker, on taking it from the box, he
innocently presented it at Alice and drew the trigger. She died on
Saturday. Her funeral was preached on
Sunday by Rev. H. M. Richardson and she was buried in the city cemetery. She was just 10 years old. July 14, 1871 3/1
Snedecor Died
in this city, July 17, 1871, Walter Scott, infant son of Capt. Isaac D. and
Sallie R. Snedecor aged 5 months and 15 days.
July 21, 1871 2/7
Jenkins Death
of An Old Citizen Theodrick Jenkins, an old an d estimable citizen, died last
week at the residence of his son-in-law, Hon. C. H. Hardin, near this city, at
the ripe age of seventy-one years. Mr.
Jenkins was a native of Clark County, Ky., -- He has been for a long time a
citizen of Missouri and has resided respectively in Boone, Monroe and Audrain
counties. Mexico Ledger July 28, 1871 2/5
Starke Died
at her residence, in Boone County, Mo., 9 miles east of Columbia, on July 7th,
71, Mrs. Priscilla A. Starke, widow of the late Newman P. Starke, aged 71
years. July 28, 1871 2/6
McLanahan - At
the residence of his father, in Mexico, Mo., on Tuesday, July 25th,
1871, of consumption, Mr. John McLanahan, Jr., formerly of this city, in his 31st
year. July 28, 1871 2/6
Creed Died
on the 25th of July 1871, Mrs. Eliza R. Creed, wife of Geo. W.
Creed, aged 58 years, 4 months and 15 days.
Aug. 4, 1871 2/5
Hill -
On the 24th ult., at the residence of her son, Henry Hill, in this
county, Mrs. Elizabeth Hill, widow of the late Willis C. Hill, aged 63 years, 6
months and 6 days. Aug. 4, 1871 2/5
Roll Suicide
On the evening of the 26th last, a man named J. J. Roll, who for
several years has resided in the southeastern part of this county, near Reform,
took a large quantity of strychnine and ended his existence during the night.
He leaves a wife, but we believe, no children.
Aug. 4, 1871 3/1
Muir Obituary
Mrs. Anna Leftwick Muir departed this life June 13th, 1871. She was born in Franklin County, Va., June
15th, 1838. In the fall of
the same year her parents emigrated to Callaway County, Mo., --She was married
to Mr. James H. Muir, September 9, 1858.
She has left a kind husband, four children --.
Wilson Death
of W. C. Wilson His funeral was preached, on Sunday afternoon by Rev. H. M.
Richardson, of the Baptist church, and his remains were taken in charge by his
brother, who removed them to Liberty, Va., of which city he was a native. Mr. Wilson served as a Captain in the
confederate service during the last war.
He was about thirty-five years of age. Aug. 25, 1871 3/2
Parker Death
of Edwin Parker Another old citizen of Fulton has departed this life. Edwin
R. Parker, -- was born in Fayette County, near Lexington, Ky., in the year
1815. In 1837 or 38 he removed form
Lexington to Charleston, S. C., returning to his native city in 1839. In 1840 he removed to Fulton. he died at the Whaley House on Tuesday
in the 57th year of his age.
Mr. P. was never married. He
leaves a father, brother and sister (Mr. Ed. Henry) in Boone, a brother in
Clinton County, a sister in Liberty (Mrs. D. Coulter) and a sister in
Independence. (Mrs. Dr. Farrar). He was
taken to Columbia for interment. Sept.
1, 1871 3/2
Price Death
of Sterling Price. Died in this city on Thursday of last week. Mr. Price was
a son of Dr. Robert Price, late of Brunswick, a brother of Mr. R. B. Price,
banker of Columbia, and a nephew of Gen. Sterling Price, whose name he
bore. He leaves a small family. Sept.
8, 1871 2/1
Shackelford Died
in Richmond, Mo., on August 31, 1871, Mrs. M. E. Shackelford, aged 24, wife of
Dr. S. S. Shackelford, of this county.
Sept. 15, 1871 2/5
Epperson Died
in this city, on the 17th of September, 1871, Werter F., son of W.
H. and May E. Epperson, aged 2 years and 7 months. Sept. 22, 1871 2/5
Hill Died
in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, of typhoid fever, on Sunday
September 10th, Susan Fannie, daughter of Tandy and Susanna L. Hill,
aged 2 years, 2 months and 5 days.
Sept. 29th, 1871 2/ 4
Renshaw Died
in Mercer County, Pennsylvania on the 11th instant, Howard W.
Renshaw, brother of Mr. James C. Renshaw, of this city, in the 31st
year of his age.
Oct.
20, 1871 2/6
Thomas Died
in this county, on the 16th instant, Frank Edmond, son of B. V. And
J. S. Thomas, aged 9 months and 4 days.
Oct. 27, 1871 3/2
Brandon Died
in this city, at the residence of F. Brandon, Esq., or Friday morning, Nov. 10,
1871, Mrs. Jennie A. Brandon, wife of Mr. J. N. Brandon, aged 22 years, 8
months and 26 days. Nov. 17, 1871 2/5
Johnson Died
at the residence of his father, Wm. H. Johnson, in Callaway County, Mo., on
Friday evening, Nov. 3d, 1871, Cass B. Johnson, aged 23 years and 24 days. was born in Bedford County, Va., on the 8th
day of October 1858. He has been very
recently married Miss Josephine A. Pearcy, of Lafayette County, Mo., on the
28th of last September. Nov.
24, 1871 2/5
Jameson -
On the evening of the 21st inst., at the residence of her
brother-in-law, J. H.
Herndon Jameson,
Esq., in this city, Miss Jane Snell Herndon, aged 17 years, daughter of Mrs.
Ann Herndon, of this county. Nov. 24,
1871 2/5
Monroe Death
of an aged Minister Rev. Andrew Monroe died at his residence at Mexico, Mo.,
on Monday morning, Nov. 13, in his 80th year. Nov. 24, 1871 2/1
Yates Died
Nov. 4, 1871, at her residence in Callaway County, Mo., Mrs. Elizabeth A.
Yates, aged 57 years, wife of John Yates deceased. Left a widow for eighteen
years. Nov. 24, 1871 2/1
Clanton Died
at his residence, six miles south of Mexico, Mo., on the 2d day of December,
1871, Nicholas S. Clanton in the 59th year of his age. Dec. 8, 1871 2/8
Coil John
G. Coil, a highly influential citizen of Mexico, died on the 15th
ult.
Dec.
1, 1871 2/4
Blankfit Wm.
Blankfit, of Mexico, was thrown from a wagon last week and died of the injuries
received. Dec. 1, 1871 2/4
Weth Died
on Sunday morning, 10th inst., at his residence in this city, Wm.
Weth, aged nearly 33 years. He was
buried on Tuesday with the honored Odd Fellowship. He leaves a wife and child.
Dec. 15, 1871 2/6
Kayser -
In St. Louis, Dec. 3, 1871, Mrs. Mary A. Brinson, daughter of the late Andrew
Brinson Kayser,
of this city, aged 34 years. Dec. 15,
1871 2/6
Bennett -
Nov. 17, 1871, at Fort Griffin, Texas, George C. Bennett, aged 31 years. He was a native of this county, and a brother
to W. P. Bennett of San Antonio Texas.
Dec.
15, 1871 2/6
Harris -
On the 13th inst., at the residence of her husband, near this city,
Mrs. Lucy A. wife of Benj. F. Harris, Esq., aged 33 years. Dec. 15, 1871 2/6
