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FORD COUNTY, KANSAS OBITS
Obituary of George Edmon Gresham Bucklin Banner, Thursday, April 13, 1944 Another Pioneer Passes On George E. Gresham, Early Day Resident, Homesteaded Near Bucklin, Funeral Saturday Afternoon Another pioneer of the Bucklin community passed on last Thursday afternoon when George E. Gresham who had been ill for two or three years died at his home here. He was a part of the community that was moulded by pioneer hands and he lent his strength and talent to every thing worth while to his church and to his community, witnessing the transformation of the prairies to modern towns and cities and well improved farms. He was a good worker in his prime, always fair and square with his fellowman and his family and while his eyes are closed in death, his memory as a useful citizen lived on. George Edmon Gresham, son of Jesse and Mary Gresham, was born January 15, 1862, in Lanesville, Indiana, and departed this life April 5, 1944 at his home in Bucklin, Kansas, at the age of 82 years, 2 months, and 22 days. He was united in marriage August 28, 1884 at Lanesville, Indiana to Ella Butler. The first September of that year, he with his bride of a few days started west coming to Ford County, Kansas settling on a homestead four miles west of Bucklin. There was no town, school or church here then. He hauled the lumber from Kinaley to build their first home on the homestead. To this union were born two sons, one of whom died in infancy. His wife passed away five years after they arrived in the new country, and the son Glenda passed away in 1939. On June 14, 1900, he married Hettie Lynch of Leavenworth, Indiana. To this union two children were born a daughter, Ethel and a son Ray. Mr. Gresham was converted when a boy and joined the Methodist Church, and had been a member continuously since childhood. When the church was organized in this community he transferred his membership, being one of the charter members of the class that finally became the Bucklin Church. He lived on the farm which he pre-empted until 1921 when he moved to Bucklin where he had since resided. Left to mourn his going are his life companion, one son, Ray of Peoria, Illinois who has been accepted by the navy, one daughter Ethel, now Mrs. Torrence Fields, of Topeka; two brothers John L. Gresham, and Schuyler C. Gresham of Bucklin, seven grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, and many other, relatives and friends. Funeral services were from the First Methodist Church in Bucklin, Saturday, April 8, at 4 p.m. the sermon being by the pastor, Rev. W.F. Ramsdale, being assisted by the District Superintendent, Rev. W. H. Dellinger. The music was by Rev. R.C. McCaughley, C.A. Roberts, C.N. Seacat and Roy Marler, the piano accompanist being Mrs. W.F. Ramsdale. Pall Bearers were Paul Cook, E.N. Bailey, Clyde Voshell, C.C. Roley, Wm. Baird, and Roy Schrilhamer interment was in the Bucklin Cemetery. Obituary of Thomas B. Gresham June 1930 DEATH CALLS GOOD CITIZEN FROM BUCKLIN Thomas Gresham Was Victim Of Heart Attack Saturday Evening This community was saddened Saturday night when news was spread that Thomas Gresham had passed away from a heart attack. He was stricken Friday evening when he retired early complaining that he was not feeling well. As he had been subject to these attacks in the past his condition was not considered serious until some time in the night when he grew worse and despite all that a physician's skill and loving hands could administer and he passed away at 8 o'clock Saturday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. J. Thompson, of Bucklin, Mr. Gresham had resided among us for many years and was a man of strict honesty and a steadfast friend. He was in the employee of the Rock Island railroad for twenty years, retiring about four years ago on account of failing health. However, recently he seemed to get better and his friends and relatives were happy that he seemed so well. But the summons has come to him and he has gone forth to join those of his kin who have gone on before him. Thomas B. Gresham was born in Harrison County, Indiana, on October 24, 1865, and departed this life June 28, 1930, age 64 years, 8 months and 4 days. In 1889 he married Clara Bell Alexander in Harrison County, Indiana and they moved from Indiana to Kansas in 1900. To this union five children were born, Mrs. Roy Thompson, of this city; Ralph; of Dodge City; Herman of Dodge City; Orville, of this city; and Willie, who preceded him in death in 1919. He has six grandchildren, 5 brothers, and a number of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. His wife preceded him in death in January 1917. To this loss he never reconciled. Both he and his wife united with the Methodist Church in their early married life, of which faith he kept until his death. About a year ago, he suffered an accident which caused the loss of ine limb, but he had such a loving disposition that his life was not saddened by this and no one ever heard him complain of his lot. He always had a pleasant word and a smile for all he met, and he numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He was a loving husband and father, and his passing will be sadly missed by his family. But their loss is only his gain in meeting his loved ones over yonder. The funeral services were held from the Christain Church in this city Monday afternoon and a large crowd was in attendence. The sermon was preached by Rev. Whitaker and interment was in the Bucklin Cemetery beside his departed wife. Pioneer Woman Called By Death Mrs. Ida Blankenbaker Came To Ford County Almost
60 Years Ago. Funeral Sunday. Ida L. Butler was born September 28, 1854 in Harrison County, Indiana and departed this life June 26, 1942 at her home In Bucklin, Kansas, at the age of 87 years, 8 months and 29 days. She grew to womanhood In Harrison County, Indiana, and was married to Winfield Scott. Ham on August 3, 1876. On August 8th, 1817 she was left a widow wIth one child, W. S. Ham, who also preceded her in death after ten years of widowhood she was married to Thomas Blankenbaker, who preceded her in death 13 years ago. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. W. G. Bell, of Pittsburg, Penn. Mrs. Blankenbaker came to Ford county nearly sixty years agos and lived to see many changes In the surrounding communities. She joined the church early in life and has been a conslstant and faithful member attending as long as she was able. And when she could not attend she continued to have an interest in the progress of the church. She leaves to mourn their loss, her daughter, one sister, Mrs. F. A. Gresham, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held from the First Methodist Church, ln Bucklin, Sunday, June 28, at 6 p. m. Rev. W. F. Ramsdale preaching the sermon. Interment was in the Bucklin cemetery. (Submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer) Mrs Ida Tolson Dies in Wichita Word has been received of the death Wednesday night
of Mrs Ida Ollie Tolson, 93, resident many years. Mrs Tolson had been in Wichita in recent months, death was in
Wichita Hospital. She was born February 3,1878 in Taylor County, Tex.and moved to New Mexico with her parents when
she was a child. She was married to George Tolson September 17, 1899 at Alamagordo,NM. The Tolsons moved to Spearville
in 1903 and a few years later to Dodge City. Mr Tolson died in 1941. Survivors are two sons, Chester of Wichita
and George of Dodge City; a daughter, Mrs Blanche Quillen of Pocatello, Ida, two brothers, Jess and Riley Sprott,
local residents, and two sisters, Mrs Fannie Cannady of Colorado Springs and Mrs Pearl Pearsall of Dodge City.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Cuthbertson Funeral Home in Wichita. Burial with rites conducted
by Maj. Claude E Reeder of the Salvation Army will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Maple Grove Cemetery. Dodge City - Rites for Mrs. A. Russell, 73, member of a pioneer Herzer family and widow of one of Ford county's early business men, will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. In failing health for 10 years, she died Friday. Founder of the S. S. Embroidery club, one of Dodge City's older social organizations, Mrs. Russell was also active in the Presbyterian church and other groups here for 50 years. She came to Ford county in 1804 after teaching school a year in Cowley county. She was reared in Ohio. She and Mr. Russell moved to Dodge City in the '90s when he became county treasurer. Later a banker, he died four years ago. Surviving Mrs. Russell are four sons, C. H. Russell, Paul Russell, James Russell and Jack Russell all of Dodge City, one daughter, Mrs. Louise M. Lawrence, Chicago, two brothers Harry Herzer, Dodge City, and Alfred Herzer, Pratt; one grandson, Charles Russell and several nephews and nieces. (Hutchinson News Herald, March 20, 1938, page 4) Died - December 18th 1888 on the Woodbury place near Spearville, William Manly, aged 66 years. Interment in Silent Land Cemetery, Dec. 19th. Mr. Manly was a native of Indiana, but had been a resident of Kansas for about twenty years. He was a prominent member of the M. E. Church, having at several different times held positions of Class Leader and Sunday School Superintendent. Mr. Manly had only been in our community for a few weeks having come here from Clark County. (Spearville Blade, December 21, 1888, submitted by W. Paul Manly) Died, in this City, Saturday night, after a long and lingering illness, Mrs. Sarah Hodges Sims, wife of Lafayette Sims, of consumption of the bowels. The funeral took place Monday afternoon and was attended by a large number of people, at the late home of the deceased. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. H. Giveler, pastor of the Christian church, of which church the deceased had been a member for 49 years, having embraced the christian religion at the early age of 15 years. The services were held outside of the house - the pastor and choir being seatedon the portico, and those in attendance on chairs under the trees north of the house. After the singing of a few beautiful hymns by the Christian church choir, Mr. Giveler gave a short biographical sketch of the deceased. Sarah Hodges Sims was born June 3, 1833, at Carrigan, Ind., and was married to Lafayette Sims, Oct. 28, 1855, and was 64 years, and 16 days at the time of her death. Mr. Giveler said the deceased had followed the example of her mother who was long a devoted christian mother, and who was a mother in Israel. Mr. Giveler spoke of the sorrows of life and how we should overcome them. He said there were certain flowers that gave out their best fragrance when they were crushed, and so it was with certain people. They show the best human characteristics when under affliction and sorrow and pain. The decreased, he said, had been an invalid nearly the entire time during the past 18 years, and under her suffering and affliction she bore life well and made home pleasant and hospitable. At all times there were no indications of her sufferings and cheerfulness was her supreme trait. The remains were followed to the grave, where the last rites were performed. The body was buried in the cemetery of the Grand Army of the Republic, which joins Maple Grove cemetery. Mr. Sims and family came to Dodge City in 1886, ahving also located a ranch in Meade County. A husband and four children survive the mother. John W. Sims, a son, lives in Meade County; Ed in Dodge City, the latter with her parents; and a son, H. R. Sims, who lvies in Illinois. (The Globe Republican, Dodge City, Kan., June 24, 1897) Daniel Falkner, one of the oldest citizens of Dodge City, died Wednesday morning, March 27, 1895. He was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, November 15, 1818, and at the time of death was 76 years, 4 months and 12 days old. In 1866 he removed from Indiana to this state and settled near Lawrence, and about ten years later came to Dodge City. Here everyone respected and revered him. His life and manners were quiet and gentle, and to know him was to be his friend. He was a consistent member of the United Brethren church, having been converted in 1877. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church by Revs. N. G. Collins and G. M. Beltz, and a large procession followed the remains to Maple Grove cemetery. His loss is mourned by a devoted wife, three sons, two daughters, and a large circle of friends. We'll miss your kindly greeting, grandpa, When passing by the door. Where oft you've sat and greeted us In happy days of yore. But surely we will meet, grandpa, To exchange our accustomed greet, In that bright and better world Upon the golden street. Your earthly work is done, grandpa, External bliss is yours, To mingle with the spotless throng, We soon will join the song. A Friend. (The Globe-Republican, March 29, 1895) Died - Claude, infant son of J. T. and L. R. Copeland at 12 a.m. June 4th at Dodge City. (Dodge City Times, June 8, 1882) Mrs. Calvina Anthony, wife of A. J. Anthony, died at her home in this city, on Saturday, after a lingering illness. A tumor had been removed from her breast some weeks ago. She recovered from the shock, but rheumatism followed and general prostration ensued. She died peacefully after a long and severe suffering. The funeral took place from the family residence at 4:30 o'clock, Sunday afternoon, and the remains were followed to the Maple Grove cemetery by a number of sympathizing friends. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. Mr. Westwood of Emporia, in an impressive and fervent manner, to a large number of sympathizing friends and neighbors. Mrs. Anthony was a woman highly esteemed by all who enjoyed her acquaintance. She was a sincere christian and wrote much on literary and religious thoughts. The first Sunday school and religious society founded in Dodge City was conducted by her. She was a member of the Presbyterian church since eleven years of age. Mrs. Anthony was a woman of fine christian character and kindly disposition; and she was much respected. Mrs. Anthony was born near Lake Providence, Miss., 57 years ago. She was married to A. J. Anthony in St. Louis in 1871 and moved to Dodge City that year. The family lived in a quiet and pleasant home in the west part of the city. There were present during her illness and death her three children by a former marriage; Jon Chambliss of Natchez, Miss.; Hiram Chambliss of this city and Mrs. W. W. Driskell of Spearfish, South Dakota. Mrs. D. M. Frost of Garden City a sister of the deceased was also present. Five children survive her by her second marriage. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved husband and children in their affliction. Among the beautiful flowers given were "Gates Ajar" from her old friends, and "At rest" from the Ladies' Aid Socity of the Presbyterian Church. (The Globe-Republican, June 23, 1898) Died in this city at 12:15 Saturday night, Mrs. Hattie Harrisno, of blood poisoning, age 25 years. The deceased was the wife of W. L. Harrison, a brakeman on the Santa Fe road. The body was taken, Monday morning to Ennis, Texas for interment. The family came from Texas about eight months ago. The deceased leaves a child about three years of age. The husband was in charge of the remains. (The Globe-Republican, June 23, 1898) Charles C. Bassett, well known to the old residents of Dodge City, died in Hot Springs, Ark., on Sunday last of inflamatory rheumatism. Bassett was city marshal of Dodge City and for two years sheriff of Ford County in the seventies. Some years ago he went to Kansas City and engaged in the saloon business but failed in this business. The Kansas City Star gives a sensational account of his life and service in Dodge City. Bassett was not the "bad man" the Star pictures him but he was a cool and fearless officer. He had some good traits of character, and was a peaceable man. His later life was devoted to sporting matters. He was born in New Bedford, Mass., about 49 years ago. (The Globe-Republican, January 9, 1896) Richard Nichols a brakeman running out of here on train 35, Sunday evening, Gus Guthrie conductor was accidentally killed at Lamar, Colo., at about 12 o'clock Sunday night. He was knocked off the train by coming in contact with the water spout of the water tank, while train was in motion; and was thrown off the cars, being killed instantly. The body was brought here Monday evening and was buried in the cemetery at this place. The deceased leaves a wife and one child. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Trainsmen, I. O. O. F., A. O.U. W., and K. P. socieities. He is spoken of as an exemplary and industrious man, sober and honest. He was about 32 years of age and came to this city in September last from near St. Louis, Mo. The railroad men speak very highly of the deceased. The unfortunate brakeman was knocked off the top fo the car as we have stated and in the fall his skull was broken. The cars did not pass over his body. The man's hat was left on the top of the car, and his train went on a couple of miles without knowing of the accident that had befallen him. This is the second man who has been killed at Lamar under similar circumstances. A similar accident to this occured at Alma on the Rock Island a few days ago. The funeral of the deceased took place yesterday afternoon the services being held in the M. E. Church and the sermon delivered by Rev. E. H. Vaughan. The deceased was a member of the M. E. Church. The A. O. U. W., society took charge of the funeral ceremonies, and the remains were buried under the rites of that order. A large number of people attended the fuenral services. (The Globe Republican, January 9, 1896)
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