Rhoda A. Van Amburgh James was born in Aurora, Illinois, November 24, 1853, and died at her home near Nickerson, Friday January 24, 1913 at the age of 58 years and two months. She was married to A. W. James on December 7, 1871 at Lyons Clinton County, Iowa, and to this union seven children were born, six of whom are living. They are Rosa Lawrence, C. E. and Katie James of Nickerson, Clara Reville of Chickasha, Oklahoma, W. F. James of Grand Mound, Iowa, and Alma Douglas of Pretty Prairie. Mrs. James became a member of the United Baptist church at Palmyra, Illinois in 1876 and always remained a faithful member of that organization, but attended the Christian church while residing here. They came to Kansas in 1876, where she has resided up until her death. Funeral services were held from the Christian church, conducted by Elder Lessing, and the remains were laid at rest in the Wildmead Cemetery last Sunday afternoon.
Nickerson Argosy January 30, 1913 Pg 1
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