Spear, George W.

George W. Spear was born in Warren, Maine, October 16, 1844, and died in Nickerson, Kansas, November 16, 1912. He was first married to Miss Hattie Low, to whom was born one son, and one daughter, both of whom still reside in Maine. He came to Castleton, Kansas in 1884, where he lived until his recent removal to Nickerson. In 1892 he was married to Miss Mary Davis and to them were born two sons, Ascel and Wilbur. It was to give to these boys the advantages of better schools privileges, that induced them to move to Nickerson, about one year ago. Mr. Spear was a member of Lodge No. 544 I.O.O.F. of Castleton, the members assisted in conducting his funeral services. The large number of his old friends from Castleton, as well as the goodly number of the citizens of Nickerson who attended his funeral indicated in a sense his standing as a citizen. In all of his long season of suffering, he was ever patient and appreciative of every kindness shown. To his pastor he expressed great confidence in the savior in whom he trusted. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W. L. Martin pastor of the Congregational church, last Monday afternoon and the remains were laid at rest in the Wildmead Cemetery.


Nickerson Argosy November 21, 1912