Friday, July 31, 2009

James, Rhoda A. ( Van Amburgh )

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

Condon, David

David Condon, an old resident of Hutchinson, who was engaged in business here for many years as a shoemaker, died this morning at the National Soldiers Home at Leavenworth, where he has been since last fall. The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. P. McInturff, of Hutchinson, and Mrs. W. H. Kirkpatrick, of Bucklin. The former received a telegram notifying her of the death today. The funeral will occur in Hutchinson, the time to be announced later, and the body will be laid to rest in Eastside Cemetery, by the side of his wife. Mr. Condon was 80 years of age. He was born in Frederick City, Maryland on August 13, 1831. He served in an Ohio regiment in the Civil War. He came to Kansas twenty-one years ago, locating in Hutchinson. He was a highly esteemed old gentleman, and his death is mourned by a host of friends here.

Hutchinson News Friday March 24, 1911 Pg 7

Redd, B. F.

The funeral of the late B. F. Redd will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Avenue Baptist church , Rev. Hutchinson officiating. B. F. Redd was born in Washington County, PA., September 22, 1826. He was married to Keziah Hughes, December 21, 1848, to this union was born ten children. Seven survive him , one girl and six boys , thirty-one grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren. He moved to Kansas with his family March 11, 1876, and was one of the oldest settlers. He lived on a farm five miles southwest of Hutchinson for a number of years. He left the farm and moved to this city for a retired life later. His children are, James A. Redd, B. F. Redd Jr., L. W. Redd of Hutchinson; W. S. Redd of California, S. R. Redd of Hutchinson, J. E. Redd of Topeka, Mrs. Carrie Halloway of Bucklin, and Mrs. Rosa Parker of Hutchinson, his grand-daughter.

Hutchinson News January 20, 1911 Pg 7

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Ross, Catherine

Mrs. Catherine Ross, wife of W. J. Ross of 210 Seventh Avenue West died at the home Saturday night after a long illness. She was born in Virginia 81 years ago and came to Kansas in September 1873. She was well known here and her many friends are sorrowful because there was no way to keep death away. The funeral services will be held at the home on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock . Rev. Wolfe of the First Methodist church officiating. The internment was in the Eastside Cemetery.

Arlington Enterprise May 18, 1906

Westburn, Jonas

Jonas Westburn, 80 years of age died at the county farm Saturday and was buried yesterday afternoon. His wife survives him. He was the father of three children but their addresses are not known.

Hutchinson News Monday March 27, 1911 Pg 8

Johnson, William H.

William H. Johnson, 19 months of age, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Johnson, died at the home at 126 B West at 5 o'clock yesterday morning. The baby became suddenly ill about 5 o'clock Saturday evening and died just twelve hours later. The funeral was held at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon.

Hutchinson News Monday March 27, 1911 Pg 8

Magnusson, John

John Magnuson, a farmer at Darlow died about 12:15 this afternoon. He was one of the oldest residence of Reno County. Pneumonia was the cause of death. He was born in Sweden sixty-seven years ago and came to this country and settled in Reno County in 1888. For five years he lived in Clay township east of Hutchinson and then moved to Darlow where he has lived ever since. He leaves a wife and five children. They are, Swan, Peter, and Nels Magnuson and Mrs. Jennie Peterson and Mrs. Ida Peterson. He was a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church. No funeral arrangements have been made, but the funeral will probably be held at the home and burial will be made at the Eastside Cemetery.

Hutchinson News June 1, 1911