Geo. W. Elliott died August 15, 1906, at the home of his son, J. N. Elliott, near Nickerson, KS aged 89 years, 1 month, 8 days. He was born at Mercersburg, Franklin County, PA., July7, 1817. He was buried at the Dunkard church Saturday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Revs. Brubaker and Farney. Mr. Elliott was married three times, and his last wife died twenty years ago. He leaves six children, twelve grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. He settled in Ohio in 1847, and moved from there to Kansas in 1882. Mr. Elliott united with the German Baptist church in 1846. He was elected to the ministry in 1853, and was ordained an elder in 1880, but of late by reason of the infirmities of old age he has not taken an active part in church affairs.
Nickerson Argosy August 30, 1906
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