Death Notices From Callaway
Newspapers
The
Telegraph and The Missouri Telegraph
1872
Craig Died
of paralysis, at the residence of her step-son, Jos. L. Craig, in this county,
on Nov. 26, 1871, Mrs. Hannah Craig, consort of the late Geo. Craig, in the 89th
year of her age. Jan. 5, 1872 2/6
Snell -
At the residence of his father, in Monroe County, on the 24th ult.,
after a protracted illness, Levi S. Snell, youngest son of Judge Granville
Snell, aged 17 years, 3 months and 17 days.
Jan. 5, 1872 2/6
Dixon In
Memoriam, Died on the evening of Jan. 5, 72, Bro. Jonas Dixon, in the 70th
year of his age. a native of North Carolina made a Mason in North Carolina,
48 years ago. Jan. 12, 1871 2/6
Boyce Obituary
Died near New Bloomfield, Callaway County, Mo., on the 30th ult.,
of pernicious intermittent fever, Mrs. Ann Boyce, in the 62nd year
of her age. Also on the 5th
inst., of typhoid pneumonia, her husband, Mr. Robt. C. Boyce, in the 65th
year of his age. Mr. & Mrs. Boyce
were born and raised in Kentucky but have been resident of this State for more
then forty years. Jan. 12, 1872 2/6
Newland Recently
Col. Wm. Newland and family of Ralls county followed to the grave the remains
of Addie Newland, making the fifth child buried since December 1867. Below we
give the list of sad bereavements which have followed each other so rapidly.
Geo.
W. Newland, born Dec. 25, 1844; died Dec. 26, 1867
Harrison
G. Newland, born Sept. 6, 1846; died Mar. 1, 1868
Anne
E. Newland, born Jan. 3, 1858; died Mar. 28, 1868
John
J. Newland, born Dec. 20, 1855; died Dec. 27, 1871
It
is seldom that so sad a list of mortality can be found in the records of a
single family. Jan. 12, 1872 3/1
Davis Died
in Callaway County, Mo., on Saturday morning Jan. 13, 1872, after a short
Overton illness,
Mrs. Sallie J. Davis, wife of Charles A. Davis and daughter of Benjamin F. and
Annie Overton, in the 35th year of her age. Jan. 26, 1872 3/3
Hodges Judge
William V. Hodges, died at his residence in Clay County, Mo., January 15, 1872,
aged 67 years, a native of Orange County, Va., emigrated to that county in
1826. Jan. 26, 1872 3/2
Judy Mr.
Andrew Judy died some days ago at his residence in Clay County, Mo., aged 69
years. He was a native of Clark County,
Ky. Jan. 27, 1872 3/2
Cheatham Mrs.
Nancy Cheatham, wife of Mr. E. O. Cheatham, died last week at her residence in
Pettis County, five miles north of Sedalia on the Marshall road. She was about sixty years of age. Jan. 26, 1872 3/2
Dyer Death
of S. R. Dyer We are pained to record the death in Columbia, on the 19th
inst., of Mr. S. P. Dyer, formerly of
this city. He had been suffering a long
time from consumption. Mr. D. had a
large number of relatives in this county of which he was a resident for many
years. He was about 48 years of
age.
Jan.
26, 1871 3/1
Sheley Died,
near New Bloomfield, Mo., January 26th, 1872, Benjamin Sheley, in
the 86th year of his age.
Deceased emigrated from Kentucky to Callaway County, Mo., more than
forty years ago; --. He was the last
survivor of a large family of brothers and sisters, most of whom were well
known in this county.
Feb.
2, 1872 2/6
Smith A
little son of Andrew Smith, living in the forks of the Chariton, five miles
above Glasgow, was burned to death a few days ago by the accidental ignition of
his clothing. Feb. 2, 1872 2/3
Priest Obituary-
Departed this life on the 9th inst., in this city, Mrs. Mary Ellen,
wife of Prof. H. F. Priest. The
deceased was born in Van Buren, Arkansas, Sept. 13, 1843 and married August 7,
1865. She leaves a husband and three little promising children to mourn her
untimely loss. Feb. 16, 1872 2/6
Winn Died
in this county, on the 15th inst., of dropsy of the heart, John
Winn, in the 58th year of his age. He leaves a wife and several
small children to mourn his loss. Feb. 26, 1872 2/5
Cowles - January 19, Mrs. D. E. Cowles, wife of
Mr. Goodwin Cowles, aged 18 years.
-
On Feb. 12, Mrs. Amanda Cowles wife of Mr. N. P. Cowles, in the 23d year of
her age. Both leave a husband and one child.
St. Louis, Mexico and Chillicothe papers please copy. Feb. 27, 1872 2/5
Sallee Died
of dropsy, on the 22d ult., Judith Ann, wife of J. P. Sallee, in the 48th
year of her age. Mar. 1, 1872 2/5
Atkinson -
At Quincy, Calif., Jan. 24th, 1872, Mr. Hugh L. Atkinson, aged 46
years. Mr. Atkinson was a native of
this county, and emigrated to California in 1850.
Mar.
1, 1872 2/7
Morris -
On Sunday, Feb. 28, 1872, Mrs. Mary C. Morris, wife of J. J. Morris, aged 36
years. Mar. 1, 1872 2/7
Scroghem In
this county, on the 22nd ult., Mrs. Amelia Scroghem, wife of Mr.
Daniel Scroghem, aged 51 years, 1 month and 27 days. She leaves a husband and two
children
to mourn her loss. Mar. 1, 1872 2/7
Evans Died
on Wednesday night last, -- Mrs. Catharine J. Evans, wife of B. P. Evans, Esq.,
of this city. Mrs. E. was 61 years of age, the mother of a large family.
Her remains were interred in the new city cemetery --. Mar. 1, 1872 3/2
Trewitt Died
on the 2d inst., at the residence of her husband, Thomas Trewitt, Sr., near
Millersburg, Callaway County, Mrs. Sallie G. Trewitt, in the 75th
year of her age.
Mar.
8, 1872 2/3
White -
In this county, on the 3d of March at the residence of P. Upham, Edmund White,
aged 57 years. He was a native of
Kentucky, and leaves a wife and many relatives to mourn his loss. Mar. 8, 1872 2/3
Holt Died
in this county, on the 11th inst., Mrs. Sarah P., wife of John F.
Holt, in the 57th eyar of her age.
Mar. 15, 1872 3/3
Bagby Negro
Killed On Wednesday afternoon an affray occurred in the Empire Billiard
Saloon of this city, kept by Geo. E. Thomas, between Alex Cochran and Moses
Bagby, (the latter colored) in which the Negro was instantly killed by a pistol
shot. (lengthy article) Mar. 15, 1872 3/2
Renoe Died
in this county, March 5th, 1872, Priscilla, daughter of J. M. and e.
Renoe, aged 12 years, 9 months and 14 days.
Mar. 22, 1872 3 /4
Cason -
In this county, on the 14th inst., Mrs. Ann E. Cason, wife of
Benjamin Cason, aged about 52 years.
Mar. 22, 1872 3 /4
Turner Died
at her residence, near this city, on the 18th ult., Mrs. Eliza A.
Turner, in the 62d year of her age.
Apr. 5, 1872 2/8
Loyd -
In Callaway County, on the 18th ult., of inflammation of the
stomach, Catharine,
Adair wife
of Isaac Loyd, and daughter of John Adair, aged about 22 years.
Apr.
5, 1872 2/8
Nichols Died
near Concord, in this county, April 8, 1872, Catharine F. V. Nichols, wife of
Fisher John
R. Nichols, and daughter of Joseph and Mary Fisher, aged 20 years, 9 months and
25 days. Apr. 12, 1872 2/6
Christ -
In this city, on the 10th inst., at the residence of his son, Louis
Christ, Esq., Mr. Gottfried Christ, aged 82 years. Apr. 12, 1872 2/6
Tatum We
learn form the Cedar City Clarion, that Wiley G. Tatum, an old and respected
citizen of this county, died at his residence, seven miles north of that place,
Apr. 2nd, 1872. He had been a citizen
of Callaway county for over thirty years.
April
12, 1872 3/1
Riley Died
near Concord, Mo., this county, on the 2d inst., Mrs. Mary Riley, consort of
Mr. Samuel Riley, aged __years. Apr. 9,
1872 2/5
Moore Died
in this city on Friday, April 19, 1872, at the residence of her step-son, Mr.
M. L. Moore, Mrs. Catharine Moore, aged 70 years. Apr. 26, 1872 3/3
Jameson Died,
April 23, 1872, at the residence of his father, Samuel Jameson of this county,
Tyre Harris Jameson, in the 37th year of his age. Apr. 26, 172 3/3
Hoffman Died
at her residence in Callaway County, Mary B., wife of George w. Hoffman on the
4th ult., in the forty-second year of her age. She died of consumption. She was a great granddaughter of Daniel
Boone. May 3, 1872 3/3
Pease In
this county, on Sunday last, Mr. T. B. Pease, aged fifty-two years.
May
3, 1872 3/3
Dunavant Died
in Callaway County, Mo., on Tuesday night, April 16th, 1872, Mrs.
Amanda
Hyten Dunavant,
wife of Wm. Dunavant and daughter of Stephen H. and Nancy Hyten, in the 36th
year of her age. May 10, 1872 2/6
Harrison
- of eripipelas, (sic) in Audrain County, April 18, 1872, Mrs. Mary Ann, wife
of
Baker John
T. Harrison and eldest daughter of Jas. Baker, Millersburg, Mo., aged 28 years
and eight months. May 10, 1872 2/6
Hobbs -
At the residence of her aunt, Mrs. Alice Harrison, in this county, on the 7th
inst.,
Miss Mary E. Hobbs, daughter of the late
Charles Hobbs, aged 18 years.
Mar 10, 1872 2/6
Porter -
In this city, at the Whaley House, on the 5th inst., Mrs. Lucy A.
Porter, wife of Mr. James Porter, aged 42 years. May 10, 1872 2/6
Rankin -
In Callaway County, on Sunday morning, may 5, Samuel Lowery, infant son of
Carey and Fannie Rankin, aged 7 months.
May 10, 1872 2/6
Guthrie Mr.
Samuel T. Guthrie, died at his residence near New Bloomfield, in this county,
on Wed., Apr. 24, 1872, aged 72 years.
May 10, 1872. 3/1
Harding Major
Elias H. Harding, Sen., died at his residence, near Williamsburg, in this
county, on April 30th, 1872, aged 84 years. He had been a citizen of this county for 34
years. May 10, 1872 3/1
Clark John
C. Clark, son of Dr. Logan Clark, formerly, of this county, died in Sedalia,
Mo., May 4, 1872, aged about 20 years.
May 17, 1872 3/2
French Died
at her residence in Audrain County, Mo., on Saturday morning, May 11th,
1872, Mrs. Eliza J., wife of Wm. L. French, in the 24th year of her
age.
May
24, 1872 2/5
Hockaday Died
in Montgomery County, on the 8th inst., at the residence of his
son-in-law, Mr. Geo. White, Mr. Philip P. Hockaday, Sr., aged 67 years. Mr. H., was formerly a resident of St. Louis
and a brother of the late Judge I. O. Hockaday of this place. May 24, 1872 2/5
Meyers Death
of the oldest man in the county. Mr.
Lewis Meyers, died near Jones Tan Yard, in this county, on the 27th
inst., at the advanced age of 96 years, and was supposed to be the oldest man
in the county. May 31 1872 3/1
Smith Died
in this city, on Monday last, at the residence of her son-in-law, Dr. J. W.
Veach, Mrs. Alice Smith, aged 88 years and 3 months. She was a native of Virginia and probably the oldest lady in the
county. June 7, 1872 3/1
Lockridge Obituary
Falling asleep in Jesus on the evening of the 27th day of April,
1872, Mrs. Emily Lockridge, wife of James A. Lockridge of Callaway County, Mo.,
in the 33d year of her age. June 14, 1872 2/5
Blue -
In Audrain county, on the 31st of May, 1872, Mr. Duncan __ Blue,
aged 67 years. June 14, 1872 2/5
Stone Mr.
Marshal Stone, formerly of Belvidere, Illinois, died in this place on Tuesday
morning last, aged 25 years. He was a
half-brother of Mr. Horace Stone, of the firm of Messes. Comstock and Co. June
14, 1872 4/2
Nichols Killed
by Lightning On Thursday evening, the 5th inst., just before the
storm passed over the southern section of our county, Felix T. Nichols, son of
the late William Nichols, -- was instantly killed by lightning. Mr. Nichols was plowing and as it seems, the
terrible instrument of death struck him first on the hand, and passing down his
leg tore off his boot and passed into the ground. The mule he was plowing with was also killed instantly. June 14, 1872 4/1
Mannen Died
at the residence of his son Robert, near Wellsville, in Montgomery County on
the morning of the 9th inst., after an illness of a few days, Mr.
Stephen Batcheer Mannen, aged 77 years, 3 months and 13 days. June 21, 172 2/7
May Again
we are called upon to announce the death of one of Livingston countys best
citizens. On Monday evening last, - Mr.
G. Frank May, died suddenly of pneumonia, at his farm in Cream Ridge township,
aged about thirty years. The deceased
was a son of the late Mr. Gabriel May, and a brother of Mr. Jas. May, of Cream
Ridge township, and was born, we believe, in Callaway county, in this
state. He leaves a wife and two
children. June 28, 1872 3/6
Wilkerson Died
at the residence of Judge Thomas B. Nesbit, near this city, on the 1st
inst., Lou Baker, aged 13 months, daughter of Dr. A. Wilkerson of this city.
July
5, 1872 2/6
Johnson Died
In this city, on the 3d inst., at the residence of his son, Mr. Woodson A.
Johnson, Geo. W. Johnson, aged 82 years.
Mr. J. was a soldier of the war of 1812, and has been a resident of this
county for many years Burial at the old cemetery, west of town. July 5, 1872 3/1
Peacher Col.
Quinton Peacher, -- died at his residence in Boone county on Sunday last. July 5, 1872 3/1
Longley Died,
near St. Aubert, in this county, July 5, 1872, R. A. Longley, in the 66th year
of his age. St. Louis Republican please
copy. July 12, 1872 2/6
Jameson -
In this city, on Monday morning last Warren Stone, son of John H. and Mary E.
Jameson, aged 2 years, 2 months and 20 days.
July 12, 1872 2/6
Dunn Died
in this city on Wed., night Mrs. Fredonia A. Dunn, wife of S. A. Dunn, aged 23
years. July 19, 1872 2/6
Powell Obituary
Died Ada Powell, daughter of W. A. and Mary C. Powell, of this county, after
a short illness, departed this life on the 20th inst., aged 3 months
and 20 days. July 26, 1872 2/5
Vertrees Died
at her residence, in Troy, Lincoln Co., Mo., July 18, 1872, Mrs. Mary F.
Vertrees, aged 62 years, 1 month and 13 days.
July 26, 1872 2/4
Tharp Obituary Died On July 21st,
1872, near Readsville, in Callaway County, Mo., Sparrel Clark, infant son of E.
J. and Eliza B. Tharp, aged 5 months and 13 days. Aug. 2, 1872 2/4
Evans Mr.
B. P. Evans We regret to chronicle the demise of this useful and good citizen
who departed this life on last Tuesday evening. Aug. 2, 1872 3/1
Gilbert Obituary
Departed this life, on July 1, 1872, Mrs. Fannie Gilbert, consort of
McCall Thomas K. Gilbert and daughter of William and
Milley McCall, after an illness of many years, from that fatal disease,
consumption. Mrs. Gilbert was born in
Franklin County, Va., in 1815, but for the last twenty years she has lived in
Callaway County, Missouri. -- Aug. 9,
1872 2/6
Leeper Died
at his residence in Chillicothe, on Tuesday, July 30, 1872, after a long illness,
Mr. John B. Leeper, formerly of this city, aged 62 years and 8 months --. Mr. Leeper was born and raised in Fleming
County, Ky., and removed to Callaway County, Mo., in the year 1840 and in 1854
came to this county. He leaves a family of six children, three of whom are
married. His beloved companion preceded
him to the grave in March last. Aug. 9,
1872 3/2
Wise Died
Nannie Frank, daughter of W. T. & M. E. Wise, of this county after an
illness of fourteen days, departed this life on the 25th of July,
aged 5 years, 6 months and 4 days. Aug.
9, 1872 5/2
Stephens Obituary
Dr. Thomas L. Stephens departed this life the 26th of April 1872,
after
Backman a
long and protracted illness of pulmonary consumption, a disease which
Bright followed
him from his cradle to his grave. He was born in Garrard County, Ky., May 20,
1820. He came to Missouri while an
infant, where he spent the remainder of his days. Dr. Stephens married
Augustine Backman in the city of Madison, state of Indiana, Oct. 13, 1853,
leaving three children Thomas A.,
W.
E. and Charlie the third. Mr. Thomas L.
Stephens married again March 3, 1859, to Sarah E. Moore Bright, who still
survives, with five young children.
Aug.
16, 1872 2/4
Manchester Died
on the evening of the 5th inst., after an illness of seven weeks,
Mary Anna, youngest daughter of Charles F. and J. A. Manchester, aged 1 year, 7
months and 15 days. Aug. 16, 1872 2/4
Martin Died
on the 12th inst., at the residence of her brother, J. W. Martin,
Miss Sallie Ann Martin. Aug. 16, 1872
2/4
Simpson Died,
near Fulton, on the 3d inst., in the 38th year of her pilgrimage
Mrs. Paulina, wife of Monroe Simpson --.
Aug. 16, 1872 2/4
Jones Annetta
E., daughter of James and Sallie Jones, died at her grandpas home near
Williamsburg, Mo., Aug. 25th, 1872.
Age 15 months. Sept. 6, 1872 2/6
Baker In
Memoriam Died, at his residence in this county, near the White Cloud Church,
on the 1st inst., Mr. John Baker.
Sept. 6, 1872 2/5
Scholl In
Memoriam Dr. C. R. Scholl was born in Callaway County, in the year 1826 and
died at the residence of his father, six miles south of Williamsburg, Mo., Aug.
20, 1872, aged 46 years. Sept. 13, 1872
2/6
Mosley Died
In Callaway County, Sept. 10, 1872, of cholera infantum, Marcus Monroe,
infant son of Jas. B. and mary A. Mosley, aged 1 year, 1 month and 25
days.
Sept.
20, 1872 2/7
Hull -
On Sept. 7th, 1872, Robert Clarence, infant sone of G. M. and Lizzie
L. Hull. After a short live of seven months.
Sept. 20, 182 2/7
Bolton In
Jefferson City, on the 12th of September, after an illness of a few
hours, Lida C. Bolton, infant daughter of W. W. and M. M. Bolton, aged two
years and eight months. Sept. 20, 1872
2/7
Grogan Died
in Mexico, Mo., on Tuesday September 24th, 1872, William Ricken, son
of Pat and Ellen Grogan, aged 7 months and 24 days. The remains were brought to this vicinity for interment in the
family cemetery. Sept. 27, 1872 2/5
Brown Obituary
Died at his residence at Concord in this county, on the morning of the 25th
of September, Mr. Samuel Brown in the 74th year of his age. Deceased was a native of Greenbrier County,
Virginia. From which state he emigrated
in the year 1853 and settled in Ralls County, Mo., where he remained up to some
five years ago when he removed to this county. He leaves a widow and seven
children )among who are our fellow-citizens) Jas. W. Brown Esq., and Dr. A. H.
Brown of Readsville in this county.
Oct. 4, 1872 2/4
Martin Died
of cancer, September 23d, 1872, Mrs. Winiford martin, wife of Wm. Martin Esq.,
-- She was born in 1800, January 1st. Oct. 4, 1872 2/4
Major Died
On Monday, September 16, 1872, at his residence in Clay County, Mo., John S.
Major. a brother of S. C. Major, Sr. of Fayette. Oct. 4, 1872 3/2
Marlow September
29th, 1872, Lucy Hockaday, daughter of Thos. J. and Mary E. Marlow,
aged 3 years and one month. Oct. 4,
1872 3/2
Cheatham Died
In Callaway County, Oct. 8th, 1872, of bronchitis, Samuel Clarence
Ellison, son of Fannie Cheatham, age 6 months and 4 days. Oct. 18, 1872 2/4
Gilkey Died
at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum in this city, Oct 18, Mary D. daughter of B. T. and
L. A. Gilkey, aged 6 weeks. Oct. 25,
1872 2/5
Bundy -
Near Holts Summit, last Saturday evening, Miss Carrie Bundy, aged about 14
years. Oct. 25, 1872 2/5
Hart -
Near Cedar City, in this county, on the evening of the 29th of
September, James Bradford Hart, son of John C. and Ann E. Hart, after a
protracted illness. Aged 1 year, 6
months and 21 days. Oct. 25, 1872 2/5
Chrisman Death
of a Student James Chrisman, of Independence, Mo., a student at Westminster
College, died very suddenly at the residence of Mr. E. Hook in this city, on
Friday Oct. 29, 1872. Aged about 18
years. Nov. 1, 1872 3/1
Dyer Death
of Mrs. Dyer Died in Columbia, on Wednesday, October 31, 1872, Mrs. Elizabeth
B. Dyer, relict of the late Samuel R. Dyer, formerly of this place.
Nov.
8, 1872 3/1
Hill On
Saturday, Nov. 9, Sidney youngest child of Derrit M. and Frances M. Hill, aged
6 years, 10 months and 6 days. He died
of typhoid fever after a sickness of nineteen days. This is the fourth out of six children lost by these unfortunate
parents. Nov. 22, 1872 3/3
Lack Martha
A. Lack died Nov. 9, 1872, at her residence in Franklin County, Mo., aged 57
years. last remains to the family burying ground and laid beside the ashes
of her husband, John A. Lack, who preceded her to the spirit land, near eleven
years. Nov. 22, 1872 3/3
Gill Died
On Nov. 20, at the residence of his father, near Readsville, in this county,
of confluent small-pox, after an illness of fifteen days, Boony, youngest child
of J. P. and Rebecca Gill, aged 1 year, 5 months and 4 days. Nov. 29, 1872 2/5
Baskett Died
On Sunday morning, Dec. 1st, of croup, Clarence, only child of Dr.
Thomas J. and Mollie E. Baskett, aged 3 years.
Dec. 6, 1872 2/6
McIntyre In
Mexico, Mo., Nov. 20, 1872, of typhoid fever, Mrs. C. H. McIntyre, wife of
Thomas McIntyre, aged 21 years, 11 months and 21 days. Dec. 6, 1872 2/6
