If you have more info, memories, or research ideas, let us know, we may add them. This is not a substitute for Findagrave, just a flexible supplement. As to findagrave.com, we are working steadily to have all tombstones photographed and to have as many obituaries found and posted as we can.
obituaries, funeral cards, etc.
i - M
Specific dates are generally the date of the Argus carrying the article.
j
Lloyd Jasa, 1983; Captain Richard Polk Jennings, 1923; Ellen Owen Jones, 1900
loyd jasa, 1983
civil war veteran richard p. jennings, 1923
|
|
|
|
|
johnson families
children of elijah & lydia johnson
As of February 2017, Golda has been linked on FindaGrave.com to her parents -- Elijah Johnson (1859-1920) and Lydia Burgess Parks (1865-1937). Of the 3 sisters and 7 brothers who survived her, only two brothers have been found and linked, Charles (1891-1970), and Ira (1897-1960).
|
golda may johnson betterton, age 17Table Rock Argus, Mar. 23, 1923.
Goldie May Johnson- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah V. Johnson was born at Eagleville, Missouri, May 26, 1905. She came to Pawnee county in the year 1917. She was united in marriage with Harvey Betterton of Seneca, Kansas, December 3, 1920. They have resided in Table Rock since August, 1922. Mrs. Betterton died at her home in Table Rock, at 10:30 o'clock Sunday night, March 18, aged 17 years, 9 months and 22 days. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Betterton; her widowed mother, Mrs. L. A. Johnson, and three sisters and seven brothers: M. J. Johnson, Kellerton, Iowa; Mrs. Evalina Miller, Ridgeway, Mo.; Perry V., Omaha; Ira T., Tecumseh; Charles E, Pawnee; Odie, Pawnee; Marshall, Table Rock. Funeral services were held in the M. E. church at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, conducted by the pastor, Rev. George P. Trites. |
who is buried next to goldie?
Golda is buried in 3-15-4 and her stone is on the left. The next stone is a tiny stone with no inscription, almost certainly the stone of an infant.
The next stone is Lyle Sturgeon and he is noted in the burial records as being in 3-15-5. On the other side of Golda, in 3-15-3, is Samuel Randall. The baby's stone between Golda's grave and the Sturgeons is thus unaccounted for. It must be in 3-15-4 with Golda Johnson. The reasoning is that this stone looks very old and certainly preceded Lyle and Mary Sturgeon's marriage. It is generally known that Lyle & Mary Sturgeon had no children. If it is not a Sturgeon baby then it is likely Golda's baby, buried in the same plot.
The next stone is Lyle Sturgeon and he is noted in the burial records as being in 3-15-5. On the other side of Golda, in 3-15-3, is Samuel Randall. The baby's stone between Golda's grave and the Sturgeons is thus unaccounted for. It must be in 3-15-4 with Golda Johnson. The reasoning is that this stone looks very old and certainly preceded Lyle and Mary Sturgeon's marriage. It is generally known that Lyle & Mary Sturgeon had no children. If it is not a Sturgeon baby then it is likely Golda's baby, buried in the same plot.
charles johnson, brother of golda johnson
Charles's obituary is terse and we have not yet found an obituary for his wife Inez. We have learned from "SFJ" on Findagrave that he was born in Windsor Township, Lawrence, Ohio. He was the son of Elijah Vance Johnson and Lydia Ann (Burgess) Johnson.
Table Rock Argus, Feb.12, 1970.
CHARLES JOHNSON, FORMER TABLE ROCK RESIDENT, DIES IN OMAHA.
Charles Oral Johnson, 79, a former resident of Table Rock area, died in Omaha last Wednesday.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning in Omaha, and interment was in the Table Rock cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ines; a son, Charles of Las Vegas, Nev.; a sister, Geraldine Johnson in California; and brothers, Odie of Calif. and Jerry, Omaha.
Table Rock Argus, Feb.12, 1970.
CHARLES JOHNSON, FORMER TABLE ROCK RESIDENT, DIES IN OMAHA.
Charles Oral Johnson, 79, a former resident of Table Rock area, died in Omaha last Wednesday.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning in Omaha, and interment was in the Table Rock cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ines; a son, Charles of Las Vegas, Nev.; a sister, Geraldine Johnson in California; and brothers, Odie of Calif. and Jerry, Omaha.
george byron & mary straight johnson
& children
|
Table Rock Argus, Oct. 17, 1919.
OBITUARY- G. B.Johnson, for many years a resident of Table Rock, died at 2 a.m., on Saturday morning. For a half century he toiled as a pioneer in the development of Pawnee county, under-going the hardships and privation incident to pioneer life with courage and hope, believing that out of his toil and the burden would come reward, and he lived to see many of his hopes realized. For several years he has been largely interested in farming near Bird City, Kansas, and it was while there that he received the injury which terminated in his death. While not in good health he went out a few weeks ago to look after his farm interests, and fell and broke one of his legs and sustained other injuries which aggravated his stomach trouble. His sons, Edwin and M. B. brought him home. He was taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Linn, where he was given every care possible, but he passed away as above stated. Funeral services were held at the Christian church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, A. A. Beldon, old time neighbors and friends acting as pallbearers. To the surviving children goes out the sympathy of all who knew him. George Byron Johnson was born August 3, 1847, in Bronson, Branch county, Michigan. He passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Linn October 11, 1919, aged 72 years, 2 months and 8 days. He was united in marriage to Mary Theresa Straight in 1866 in the county where he was born. To this union were born nine children, six boys and three girls. In 1869 they moved to Nebraska, where they lived in and about Table Rock most of the time until they passed away. In 1897 he joined the Christian church. Two children, Ralph Dell and Charles Byron, passed away in infancy. The other children were all at his bedside at the time of his death. M. B., Frank Albert, Andrew Edwin, pf Table Rock, Nebr., Nathan Alonzo of Dunning, Nebr., and Mrs. Eva Linn, Mrs. Myrta Pattison and Mrs. Vena Burow, of Table Rock, Nebr., survive. He has one sister, Mrs. Alvira Secor, of Bronson, Michigan, who came to be with him at the last, but arrived too late to see him alive. He was the grand-parent of twenty-nine grandchildren, twenty-six of these surviving. Besides these relatives he leaves many friend to mourn his departure from this life. |
Wife of G.B. Johnson.
Mother. NOTE:Her Middle name has been found as Teressa/Theresa and maiden name as Strate/Straight/Straights. (Posted courtesy of the Table Rock Historical Society.) Table Rock Argus, Mar. 16, 1905. OBITUARY- Mary Teressa Strate was born September 20, 1850, at Cambridge, Henry county, Illinois, and died March 9, 1905, at her home south of Table Rock, aged 54 years, 5 months and 15 days. From Cambridge her parents moved to Fremont, Indiana where both parents died when she was six years old. She was then adopted by Michael Blass of Bronson, Michigan. On April22 1866 she was united in marriage to G. B. Johnson. In 1870 they moved to Nebraska, near Table Rock. A few years later they returned to Michigan, staying about one year, and then came back to Nebraska, where they have since resided; their present home being about one and one-half mile south of Table Rock. Nine children were born to them- six boys and three girls. The two youngest boys, Ralph and Charlie, died in early childhood and are buried in the Table Rock cemetery. Of the remaining children, five are married, the oldest, M.B., now living near Grand Rapids, Mich.; Frank a. Johnson, Mrs. Eva Linn, Mrs. Myrta Pattison and Mrs. Vena Burow, all living in or near this city. Natie and Eddie, together with their father, were at home at the time of their mother's death. She united and was baptized into the Christian church in 1896, and was also a member of the W.C.T.U. of this city at the time of her death and was anxious to see every good cause advanced. Her death was very sudden and unexpected. While she has not been in good health for several years, and was under the doctor's care the last few months, not even those dearest to her were prepared for the sudden taking away of the wife and mother. While she has gained a home in heaven those who are left behind mourn the loss of a faithful wife and loving mother. The funeral services were held in the Christian church at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by Elder T. A. Lundenmyer, pastor of the Christian church of Pawnee City, and a vast concourse of friends being present to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased. |
m. b. johnson, son of george & mary born in 1868 & his wife lenora (eva)
|
According to relative Clyde Oellerich, M.B.'s name was Morgan.
Table Rock Argus, Feb.26, 1953. M. B. JOHNSON, 84, DIES SATURDAY AT PAWNEE HOSPITAL; BURIED TODAY. One of Table Rock's oldest citizens was laid to rest this afternoon, as a large crowd of relatives and friends paid their last respects at the funeral of M. B. Johnson. Mr. Johnson died Saturday afternoon at the Pawnee County Hospital. "M.B.", as he was known by all his friends in this community, had recently been admitted to the hospital following a heart attack. He passed away Saturday at the age of almost 85 years. Funeral services were held in the Kovanda-Beethe Chapel in Table Rock, with Rev. B. F. Parnell conducting the final rites. Interment was made in the Table Rock cemetery. Mr. Johnson was in a number of businesses in Table Rock during his 43 years residence here. At one time he operated a theater, a feed mill, a drayage business and a pump shop Mr. and Mrs. Johnson would have been married 62 years on March 8th. Pallbearers were Fred Jelinek, Arthur Mertes, Lloyd Jasa, Alvah Aylor, Howard Herrick and Lester Harris. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Bonham sang duet numbers accompanied by Mrs. C. W. Covault at the piano. OBITUARY- M. B. Johnson was born April 5, 1868, at Bronson, Michigan, the son of George B. and Mary Straight Johnson, early Nebraska pioneers, and passed away on Saturday, February 21, 1953 at the Memorial Hospital in Pawnee City, Nebraska, having reached the age of 84 years, 10 months and 16 days. On March 8, 1891, he was united in marriage to Lenora E. Matthews at Shelby, Michigan. They came to Nebraska in 1891 where they resided continuously since then, except for two years spent near Edgerton, Michigan. They moved to Table Rock in 1909 where they lived to the date of his passing. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Lenora; five sons, Jay, Leon, Ernest, David and Alonzo, all residents of the states of Washington and Oregon; two daughters, Mrs. Mae Sailors of Lincoln, Nebr., and Mrs. Bernice Oellerich of Omaha, Nebr. He is survived by two brothers, Frank A. Johnson of Tecumseh and Andrew E. Johnson of Lincoln. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Eva Linn, Mrs. William Burrow, and Mrs. John Pattison, all of Table Rock. M. B. Johnson was a good man, of clean habits and honest. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones and friends. TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Aug. 27, 1942. Bernice Johnson Oellerich, 24, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Johnson, has accepted a position in the army signal corps as post telephone operator at Camp Upton, N.Y., according to a letter received by her father this week. She is the youngest child of the Johnson family to enter the service of Uncle Sam in the present war. Two of Mr. Johnson's sons, Ralph who is stationed in Long Island, and Alonzo at Washington D.C., are in the army now. The Johnsons had three sons in the first World War, Ralph, Ernest and J. B. while M. B. himself served as finger-print expert in the army during the last war. That is a fine record for any family. |
M.B. and Eva, shared by Clyde Oellerich
Table Rock Argus, Oct. 10, 1968.
MRS.EVA JOHNSON DIES AT AGE 96... Funeral Held Tuesday Lenora (Eva) Johnson, 96, a former Table Rock resident, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bernice Oellerich, in Omaha on Friday. Funeral services were held from the Wherry Chapel in Table Rock Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. Ward Merritt officiating. Interment was made in the Table Rock Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was born at DeWitt, Nebraska, April 18, 1872, in a half-soddy, half dug-out home on the banks of the Little Blue River. In 1888, the family moved to Michigan, where she was married to M. B. Johnson at Bronson, Michigan on March 8, 1890. She and her husband moved to Nebraska where they lived until 1903, returning to Michigan in a covered wagon. In 1906, they moved back to Nebraska where they settled in the Table Rock area until 1952. Following the death of her husband, Mrs. Johnson made her home with her daughters in Lincoln and Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were blessed with ten children, five of them still living. Mr. Johnson passed away in Pawnee City on February 21, 1953. Surviving her are three sons: Ernest E. Johnson of Omak, Wash., Alonzo Johnson of Bremerton, Wash., and David B. Johnson of Spokane, Wash; two daughters, Theresa M. Sailors of Lincoln and Mrs. Bernice Oellerich of Omaha, Nebr. Seventeen grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren and one great great grandchild also survive her. |
alvena johnson burow, daughter of george & mary, born in 1882
TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Aug. 11, 1960.
OBITUARY- MRS. W. F. BUROW
Mary Alvena Johnson, daughter of Mary Teresa Straight and George Byron Johnson, was born March 25, 1882 in the vicinity of Bunker Hill. She passed away on August 3, 1960 in the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital.
She was one of a family of nine children. Six preceded her in death, three brothers having died within one year. Two sisters, Mrs. Eva Linn and Mrs. John Pattison survive.
On December 2, 1900 she was married to William F. Burow of Table Rock. To this union two children were born, the older brother dying in early infancy. A son, Hollis V. of Pawnee City, his wife, Lona, one granddaughter Peggy (Mrs. Kenneth E. Butler) and four great-grandchildren remain; also a number of nieces and nephews.
Vena, as she was known by her friends, was a member of the Christian Church of Table Rock, and a member of the Rebekah Lodge February 10, 1932. She served as Noble Grand in 1935 and received her 25- year jewel on September 23, 1957. Vena was a faithful member and attended lodge as her health permitted.
She will be missed by her family and many good friends, all of whom knew her cheery smile and of her home filled with most beautiful flowers.
OBITUARY- MRS. W. F. BUROW
Mary Alvena Johnson, daughter of Mary Teresa Straight and George Byron Johnson, was born March 25, 1882 in the vicinity of Bunker Hill. She passed away on August 3, 1960 in the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital.
She was one of a family of nine children. Six preceded her in death, three brothers having died within one year. Two sisters, Mrs. Eva Linn and Mrs. John Pattison survive.
On December 2, 1900 she was married to William F. Burow of Table Rock. To this union two children were born, the older brother dying in early infancy. A son, Hollis V. of Pawnee City, his wife, Lona, one granddaughter Peggy (Mrs. Kenneth E. Butler) and four great-grandchildren remain; also a number of nieces and nephews.
Vena, as she was known by her friends, was a member of the Christian Church of Table Rock, and a member of the Rebekah Lodge February 10, 1932. She served as Noble Grand in 1935 and received her 25- year jewel on September 23, 1957. Vena was a faithful member and attended lodge as her health permitted.
She will be missed by her family and many good friends, all of whom knew her cheery smile and of her home filled with most beautiful flowers.
Sidney & flossie johnson
He was born in 1909, died at age 4.
She was born in 1907, died at age 11
|
|
|
Son of M. B. and Johnson.
Brother of Flossie Alwilda, Ralph Leon, Ernest Edmond, Jay Bryan, Alonza, Theresa May, Bernice and David Byran. TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Aug. 8, 1913. The little four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Johnson's is still in a very critical condition. Last week Drs. Gandy and Novak of Humboldt were called in consultation with Dr. Cherry and pronounced the case Tubercular Meningitis. TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Aug. 15, 1913. OBITUARY- Sidney Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Johnson, was born March 1, 1909, died August 5, 1913, aged 4 years, 5 months and 4 days. That death loves a shining mark, received a new verification in the death of this beautiful little boy. The best medical skill and the careful nursing of a loving father and mother was of know avail, and death claimed the promising child, as he has millions of others in the years gone by. The funeral service was conducted at the Johnson home by Rev. Wimberly, Rev. Young assisting, on Wednesday, August 5, at 4 P.M. Many friends and relatives were present and sympathized deeply with the heart broken father, mother, brothers and sisters in their unspeakable loss. It is well with the with your precious little boy. |
FLOSSIE A. JOHNSON
Flossie Alwilda Johnson was born near Table Rock, August 1, 1907 and died at the hospital in Pawnee City, August 29, 1918, a brief life of eleven years and 28 days, yet one filled with joy for herself and good cheer for her family and friends. A little brother departed this life five years before her in the same month- August. She leaves a father, mother, five brothers and two sisters: Ralph Leon, Ernest Edmond, Joy Bryan, Alonza, Theresa May, Bernice and David Bryan. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Dr. Joseph B. Cherry and assisted by Rev. S. E. Taft. A large concourse of friends being present to pay tribute to her memory. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved parents, brothers and sisters and other relatives of the deceased. IN ADDITION, THE SEPTEMBER 5, 1918 PAWNEE REPUBLICAN REPORTED: "Bessie Johnson of Table Rock was taken to the hospital and operated on for appendicitis. She died Thursday," which would have been August 29, 1918. Did Flossie go by Bessie? Did the Republican simply get the name wrong? It does appear that this news report is about Flossie. |
pioneer ellen owen jones(1835-1916)
born in wales, Came to table rock in 1860 to join her fiance
|
Resting place of John & Ellen Jones
|
John a. jones (1829-1899)
Husband of Ellen Jones
born in wales, came to table rock in
1858 to make a home for a bride to be
Obituary located and transcribed by Historical Society member Luella Hinrichsen:
Birth: Sep. 8, 1829, Wales
Death: Jan. 30, 1899 Pawnee County, Nebraska
(Table Rock Argus, Feb. 2, 1899)
DIED- At his home in Clear Creek precinct, Pawnee county, Nebraska, at noon on January 30, 1899, of pneumonia, Mr. John A. Jones.
Mr. Jones was born in Wales September 8th, 1829. At the age of twenty-two years he crossed the ocean and settled at Carbondale, Pa., where he remained until 1858, when he came to Nebraska and settled on a farm three miles northwest of Table Rock, where he since resided.
He was married in 1860 to Miss Ellen Owens who came to help and cheer him in his work of making a home in the wild west.
To them were born six children, one son and five daughters, all of whom are still living except one daughter, who died of diphtheria at the age of seven years.
Being one of the pioneers Mr. Jones knew what it was to undergo the hardships and privations of pioneer life, but by his industrious habits and careful attention to business he made for himself and family a comfortable home and for years together they have enjoyed the fruits of their labors.
A few years ago he was stricken with paralysis and for a time life was despaired of, but he rallied from its effects so as to be able to get about among his friends, and always greeted them with his genial smile and hearty hand shake, but his days of hard work were ended and he waited patiently for the summons home.
In his early life Mr. Jones was a member of the M. E. church, but he united later with the Presbyterian church in Table Rock and remained a consistent member of the same until death.
As a husband and father he was loving and kind and no one could find a better neighbor.
The funeral services were held at the M. E. church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. M. Gates, a large number of his neighbors and friends being present. To his companion and children the heart of the community goes out in sympathy.
His life of earnest toil is o'er, To us he's said his last good bye, Yet we who knew him best are sure, To him it was not death to die.
Birth: Sep. 8, 1829, Wales
Death: Jan. 30, 1899 Pawnee County, Nebraska
(Table Rock Argus, Feb. 2, 1899)
DIED- At his home in Clear Creek precinct, Pawnee county, Nebraska, at noon on January 30, 1899, of pneumonia, Mr. John A. Jones.
Mr. Jones was born in Wales September 8th, 1829. At the age of twenty-two years he crossed the ocean and settled at Carbondale, Pa., where he remained until 1858, when he came to Nebraska and settled on a farm three miles northwest of Table Rock, where he since resided.
He was married in 1860 to Miss Ellen Owens who came to help and cheer him in his work of making a home in the wild west.
To them were born six children, one son and five daughters, all of whom are still living except one daughter, who died of diphtheria at the age of seven years.
Being one of the pioneers Mr. Jones knew what it was to undergo the hardships and privations of pioneer life, but by his industrious habits and careful attention to business he made for himself and family a comfortable home and for years together they have enjoyed the fruits of their labors.
A few years ago he was stricken with paralysis and for a time life was despaired of, but he rallied from its effects so as to be able to get about among his friends, and always greeted them with his genial smile and hearty hand shake, but his days of hard work were ended and he waited patiently for the summons home.
In his early life Mr. Jones was a member of the M. E. church, but he united later with the Presbyterian church in Table Rock and remained a consistent member of the same until death.
As a husband and father he was loving and kind and no one could find a better neighbor.
The funeral services were held at the M. E. church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. M. Gates, a large number of his neighbors and friends being present. To his companion and children the heart of the community goes out in sympathy.
His life of earnest toil is o'er, To us he's said his last good bye, Yet we who knew him best are sure, To him it was not death to die.
OLIVE JULIN (1894-1962)
Table Rock Argus, Jan. 25, 1962.
Mrs. Olive Julin Dies Thursday
The community was shocked early this morning by the death of Mrs. Olive Julin, 67, at the hospital in Humboldt. Death was apparently due to a heart attack.
Mrs. Julin was taken to the hospital only Tuesday of this week for treatment of an ailment. She had not been feeling well for several weeks. She passed away about 1:00 a.m. this Thursday morning after her condition became suddenly worse late Wednesday night.
For the past 26 years, Mrs. Julin had been the faithful and loyal housekeeper for Victor Fellers and his family. She is survived bt one son, Major Harold Julin of Scott Air Force Base near St. Louis, and one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Borchers of Chula Vista, Calif.
Funeral arrangements completed today set the final rites for Saturday at 2:00 from the Methodist Church in Table Rock. Burial will be in the Bristow (Nebr.) cemetery.
NOTE: She was laid to rest in the Table Rock Cemetery, her husband Axel L. Julin (1889-1934) is buried in the Bristow Cemetery in Bristow, ebraska.
Mrs. Olive Julin Dies Thursday
The community was shocked early this morning by the death of Mrs. Olive Julin, 67, at the hospital in Humboldt. Death was apparently due to a heart attack.
Mrs. Julin was taken to the hospital only Tuesday of this week for treatment of an ailment. She had not been feeling well for several weeks. She passed away about 1:00 a.m. this Thursday morning after her condition became suddenly worse late Wednesday night.
For the past 26 years, Mrs. Julin had been the faithful and loyal housekeeper for Victor Fellers and his family. She is survived bt one son, Major Harold Julin of Scott Air Force Base near St. Louis, and one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Borchers of Chula Vista, Calif.
Funeral arrangements completed today set the final rites for Saturday at 2:00 from the Methodist Church in Table Rock. Burial will be in the Bristow (Nebr.) cemetery.
NOTE: She was laid to rest in the Table Rock Cemetery, her husband Axel L. Julin (1889-1934) is buried in the Bristow Cemetery in Bristow, ebraska.
k
Helen vincie kalina
terry kalina
|
|
edd karas
The obituary posted on the Wherry Brothers website:
|
David Byron Kent, 95 years old went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2019. |
d. h. kuhlman (1899-1971)
l
THE LIKES FAMILY
anna brumley likes morris (1842-1923)
THE OLDEST GENERATION IN THE CEMETERY
Anna Brumley married Jacob Likes in Iowa on July 15,1860. They had eight children according to OUR PIONEER ANCESTORS:The Day Hendix (cks) Families Including Poe & Allied Lines, Vol.3,Book 162. 101,141,5,7. An excerpt of that history is posted on Anna's FindaGrave memorial. She remarried, to Jesse L. Morris, but died shortly after their marriage. What happened to Jacob we do not know. He appeared in an 1885 Iowa census and that seems to be the most recent information; he was born in 1829 and would have been 56 at that time.
The children of Jacob and Anna:
#1.Rachel Jane (Jane) Likes m. John Buckles
#2.Martha Ann Likes m. Clem Steele
#3. Surrepta Elizabeth (Elizabeth) Likes
#4.Sarah Likes, died at 18.
#5.Asel Urias Likes, died in infancy.
#6.Margaret Likes, died in childhood.
#7.Frederic Ransom Likes
#8.Frank Likes, did not marry
Anna and three of her children are buried in the Table Rock Cemetery: Jane, born in 1862, Elizabeth, born in 1866, and Fred, born in 1877. Martha is buried in the Lebanon Cemetery in Van Buren County, Iowa. We do not know where the others lie.
Also buried in the Table Rock Cemetery is her daughter-in-law Sarah, wife of her son Fred, and two grandchildren: a little granddaughter Fern, child of Jane,who died as an infant in 1897, her little grandson Fred, child of her son Fred who died in 1926 at the age of four.
PAWNEE CHIEF, Aug. 8, 1923.(pg.2)
MRS. ANNA MORRIS LIKES.
The body of an old-time resident of this county was buried in the Table Rock cemetery Sunday evening. Mrs. Anna Morris Likes died at the home of her son, Frank, at Bethany, on Friday, July 27, from apoplexy of old age. she was born in Pike county, Ohio, and was 81 years, 4 months and 21 days of age at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at Lincoln and her remains were brought here for burial. Her daughters, Mrs. John Buckles, of near Pawnee City, Elizabeth of Lincoln, and sons, Fred and Frank, of Lincoln, were present at the burial. The train was late and it was nearly sundown when the body was lowered into its final resting place. She was well known and loved by those who knew her in the pioneer days of Table Rock.- Table Rock Argus.
THE PAWNEE REPUBLICAN, Aug. 2, 1923.(pg.6)
[TABLE ROCK ITEMS]
Mrs. Anna Morris, whose home had been about six miles north of here for many years, died at the home near Bethany on Friday, July 27. The body was brought to Table Rock for burial Sunday afternoon and was accompanied by the three daughters and two sons. A large number of former neighbors, friends and relatives met the train here and attended the services at the cemetery.
Additional information was posted by a family member on her FindaGravememorial.
The children of Jacob and Anna:
#1.Rachel Jane (Jane) Likes m. John Buckles
#2.Martha Ann Likes m. Clem Steele
#3. Surrepta Elizabeth (Elizabeth) Likes
#4.Sarah Likes, died at 18.
#5.Asel Urias Likes, died in infancy.
#6.Margaret Likes, died in childhood.
#7.Frederic Ransom Likes
#8.Frank Likes, did not marry
Anna and three of her children are buried in the Table Rock Cemetery: Jane, born in 1862, Elizabeth, born in 1866, and Fred, born in 1877. Martha is buried in the Lebanon Cemetery in Van Buren County, Iowa. We do not know where the others lie.
Also buried in the Table Rock Cemetery is her daughter-in-law Sarah, wife of her son Fred, and two grandchildren: a little granddaughter Fern, child of Jane,who died as an infant in 1897, her little grandson Fred, child of her son Fred who died in 1926 at the age of four.
PAWNEE CHIEF, Aug. 8, 1923.(pg.2)
MRS. ANNA MORRIS LIKES.
The body of an old-time resident of this county was buried in the Table Rock cemetery Sunday evening. Mrs. Anna Morris Likes died at the home of her son, Frank, at Bethany, on Friday, July 27, from apoplexy of old age. she was born in Pike county, Ohio, and was 81 years, 4 months and 21 days of age at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at Lincoln and her remains were brought here for burial. Her daughters, Mrs. John Buckles, of near Pawnee City, Elizabeth of Lincoln, and sons, Fred and Frank, of Lincoln, were present at the burial. The train was late and it was nearly sundown when the body was lowered into its final resting place. She was well known and loved by those who knew her in the pioneer days of Table Rock.- Table Rock Argus.
THE PAWNEE REPUBLICAN, Aug. 2, 1923.(pg.6)
[TABLE ROCK ITEMS]
Mrs. Anna Morris, whose home had been about six miles north of here for many years, died at the home near Bethany on Friday, July 27. The body was brought to Table Rock for burial Sunday afternoon and was accompanied by the three daughters and two sons. A large number of former neighbors, friends and relatives met the train here and attended the services at the cemetery.
Additional information was posted by a family member on her FindaGravememorial.
jane likes buckles (1862 - 1935)
& her husband john buckles (1857-1932)
|
Table Rock Argus, Mar. 28, 1935.
MRS.JANE BUCKLES- Jane Likes was born in Davis county, Iowa, January 24, 1862 and departed this life March 12, 1935, in Lincoln, Nebraska, age 73 years, one month and 18 days. She grew to womanhood in Davis county, Iowa. She was united in marriage to John W. Buckles, September 2, 1880, at Keosauqua, Iowa. From Davis county they moved to a farm in Missouri where they loved for nearly a year. Their next move was to Nebraska where they remained for more than forty-five years. Most of the time was spent in Pawnee county near Table Rock. To this union were born four children, Mr. Roy Buckles, Table Rock, Nebr., Mrs. Madie Fisher, Lincoln, Nebr., Mrs. Lillie Day, Exeter, Mo., and Mrs. Vera Baxter, Table Rock, Nebr. She also leaves two brothers and two sisters, Fred and Frank Likes and Miss Elizabeth Likes all of Lincoln, and Mrs. Matt Steele, of Douda, Iowa. She confessed her faith in Christ early in life and later joined the Table Rock Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. Buckles celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on September 2, 1930. Her husband proceeded her in death on July 15, 1932. She leaves to mourn their loss, four children, five grandsons, Leonard Buckles, Burchard, Arnold Buckles, New York City, Howard and Lowrain Day, Exeter, Mo., and Wayne Hoover, Table Rock; two great-grandsons, Kenneth and Lavern Buckles, Burchard. She also leaves other relatives and a host of friends. A good mother, wife, neighbor and friend has gone the way of all earth. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Friday afternoon, March 15, at 2 o'clock and the interment was made in the Table Rock cemetery by the side of her husband. The service was conducted by Rev. Harold A. Reel. Your smile was like the dawning, Your cheer like noon?ihe's power And the comfort of your presence Like the twilight's peaceful hour Your love our life encircled, Like the arch of Heaven's way, And your memory of YOU, Mother, Is our lifetime's perfect day. |
Table Rock Argus, Jul. 22, 1932.
JOHN W. BUCKLES- John W. Buckles was born January 3, 1857, in Van Buren county, Iowa, and departed this life July 15, 1932, at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 11 days. He was the oldest son of Abner and Julia Buckles. His father served three years in the Civil war and during that time John, only seven years old, did the farming with help from his mother. He was married to Jane Likes on September 2, 1880, at Keosauque, Iowa. To this union were born four children, all surviving and at his bedside. He joined the United Brethren church six miles south of Pawnee City in 1898, and continued in this belief during his entire life. He was an exceptionally kind and loving husband and father, thoughtful of others and very patient, never complaining, always doing things the way he thought was right. He was a member of the Knights and Ladies lodge at Pawnee City, and had been a resident of Pawnee county for forty-three years. He had been afflicted for seven years, but bore it without a murmur that it shouldn't be. He is survived by his wife, one son, Roy, of north of Pawnee City, and three daughters, Mrs. Madie Fisher of Lincoln, Mrs. Lillie Day of Pawnee City and Mrs. Vera Hoover of Table Rock; five grandsons, Leonard Buckles of Burchard, Arnold and Lowrain Day, Pawnee City, and Wayne Hoover of Table Rock; two great-grandsons, Kenneth and Lavern Buckles of Burchard; five brothers, William of Kansas City, Owen of Selma, Iowa, Grant of Davenport, Iowa, George of Keosauqua, Iowa, and Ed of Milton, Iowa. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in charge of Rev. A. C. Ogden and interment was in the beautiful Table Rock cemetery. We'll not forget thee, we who stay To work a little longer here; Thy name, thy faith, thy love, shall lie On memory's page all bright and pure. Farewell! A little time and we who knew then well and loved thee here- One after one shall follow thee As pilgrims through the gate of fear That open on Eternity. |
surrepta elizabeth likes (1866-1942)
Daughter of Jacob and Anna Likes.
Married to Warren Cockrill, divorced.
Listed as Elizabeth Serrepta Likes in the Cemetery Book.
TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Oct. 1, 1942.
Mrs. Likes, Former Resident, Expires
FUNERAL HELD AT LINCOLN; INTERMENT AT TABLE ROCK
Mrs. Likes, 76, died at her home at Lincoln Monday and funeral services were held there Wednesday. Burial was made at the Table Rock cemetery, where short services were held on Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. L. N. Wallis of Pawnee City in charge of the services. Pallbearers were C. W. Covault, John Covault, Ira Crisler, Jerry Dvorak, Ed Mertes, Chester Fisher.
OBITUARY-
Elizabeth Likes was born April 4, 1866 at Troy, Iowa, and passed away in Lincoln, Nebraska September 28, 1942, at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 25 days. She was one of eight children born to Jacob and Anna Likes.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mattie Steele of Douds, Iowa, and two brothers, Fred and Frank Likes of Lincoln, besides several nephews and nieces.
She lived in Table Rock for a number of years, but has been a resident of Lincoln for twenty three years and made her home with her brother, Frank, at 47 and Starr St. where she passed away after a number of years of failing health. She united with the Seventh Day Adventist church of University Place and was a faithful member until her illness made her bedfast.
She was a lover of the out-of-doors and was never happier than when she was with her plants and flowers. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends and especially by the neighborhood children, who always found a warm welcome at her door.
Married to Warren Cockrill, divorced.
Listed as Elizabeth Serrepta Likes in the Cemetery Book.
TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Oct. 1, 1942.
Mrs. Likes, Former Resident, Expires
FUNERAL HELD AT LINCOLN; INTERMENT AT TABLE ROCK
Mrs. Likes, 76, died at her home at Lincoln Monday and funeral services were held there Wednesday. Burial was made at the Table Rock cemetery, where short services were held on Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. L. N. Wallis of Pawnee City in charge of the services. Pallbearers were C. W. Covault, John Covault, Ira Crisler, Jerry Dvorak, Ed Mertes, Chester Fisher.
OBITUARY-
Elizabeth Likes was born April 4, 1866 at Troy, Iowa, and passed away in Lincoln, Nebraska September 28, 1942, at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 25 days. She was one of eight children born to Jacob and Anna Likes.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mattie Steele of Douds, Iowa, and two brothers, Fred and Frank Likes of Lincoln, besides several nephews and nieces.
She lived in Table Rock for a number of years, but has been a resident of Lincoln for twenty three years and made her home with her brother, Frank, at 47 and Starr St. where she passed away after a number of years of failing health. She united with the Seventh Day Adventist church of University Place and was a faithful member until her illness made her bedfast.
She was a lover of the out-of-doors and was never happier than when she was with her plants and flowers. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends and especially by the neighborhood children, who always found a warm welcome at her door.
FRED RANSOM LIKES (1877 - 1964)
HIS WIFE SARAH (1888-1959)
and their little son fred (1921-1926)
A carroms board
Table Rock has been the home of checkers champs, but according to grandson Robert L. Shields, Fred was a great carroms player. According to Wikipedia, carroms is a "strike and pocket" table game similar to billiards and table shuffleboard.
|
TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Table Rock, NE. Mar. 19, 1964.
FUNERAL HELD FOR FRED R. LIKES, LINCOLN Funeral services for Fred R. Likes, 86, of 6010 Vine, Lincoln, who died Monday, were held today (Thursday) at Bethany Christian Church in Lincoln. He was owner-operator of the Park Valley Golf Course in Lincoln. He came to Nebraska at the age of eleven, and lived on a farm northwest of Table Rock until moving to Lincoln 49 years ago. He was a retired postal clerk and served as charter member and past president of the Bethany Lions Club. He was also a member of Bethany Christian Church and Sons of American Revolution. Survivors include a son, Donald E. of Cincinnati, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Velma) Keech, Mrs. Garland (Leita) Shields, and Mrs. Jack (Loma) Critchfield, all of Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; nieces, Mrs. Maddie Fisher of Lincoln, Mrs. A. J. (Lillie) Day of Humboldt, Mrs. Alta Loar of Troy, Iowa; and a nephew, Jim, Steele of Keosauqua, Iowa. Burial was made in the Table Rock Cemetery. |
Sarah LIkes's Obituary not available yet.
|
Fred and Sarah's daughter Leita Marjorie Likes Sheilds i(1913-1994) s buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Lincoln. However, their little son Fred -- who died of the "summer flu" when he was only four -- is buried in the Table Rock Cemetery, too.
|
Table Rock Argus,Sept.17,1926.
The little four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Likes, died at the home in Lincoln, and was brought to Table Rock for burial. The sorrowing parents, former residents of this vicinity have the sympathy of their many friends in their sorrow. The little one died from summer flu. Funeral services were held at Warren M. E. Church. University Place, conducted by Rev. Mr. Losing, a brother-in-law of the parents. Five car loads of sympathizing friends accompanied the remains to Table Rock. |
richard linn and family
His wife, elizabeth fisher linn, is buried in ventura, california.
their son Samuel is buried in Abeline; their other three children (james, amanda linn marble, and mary) are buried here.
|
richard linn (1814-1881)
|
thomas a. and ermina (griffing) linn
he was a civil war veteran who died at age 47. she was a member of one of the first families of table rock, coming here in 1856.
thomas (1845-1892)Thomas A. Linn, appointed postmaster of Table Rock, Pawnee County, Nebraska 19 May 1868. Was married to Ermina E. Linn. During the Civil War he was attached to Co. E, 139th Illinois Infantry
|
ermina (1846-1916)
|
Table Rock Argus, Oct. 13, 1916.
Mrs.Ermine E.Linn, one of the early settlers of Table Rock, died at the home of her son, Charles J. Linn, at seven o'clock on Tuesday morning. For some years she has been in poor health and this gradually undermined her mental faculties, until she has been unable to recognize those about her. She leaves two sons, C. J. Linn. at whose home she died, F. M. Linn of Lincoln, and one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Conklin of Galt, California; there are also two surviving brothers, O. W. Griffing, George S. Griffing, McNeal, Arizona, and one sister Mrs. Mary Mitchell of St. Anthony, Idaho.
She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Griffing and came to Table Rock in 1856 with her parents.
She was united in marriage to Thomas A. Linn, and lived for a few years with her husband in California, but later returned with her children to Table Rock. In an early day she taught school in Table Rock and vicinity, and for many years was an earnest worker in church, temperance and other civic and social uplift work. Her work in the cause of temperance during her many years of mental activity, was an inspiration to other workers and in many ways the impress of her strong personality was felt in the betterment of social conditions, and the calamity that clouded her mind and took her from the field of activity, was the source of keenest sorrow to her many friends. The funeral services will be held at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning, conducted by Rev. Peter VanFleet, an old-time friend of the family, assisted by Rev. S. Taft, the pastor.
Table Rock Argus, Oct. 20, 1916.
ERMINA ELIZABETH GRIFFING was born in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, November 29, 1846, Her father, G. L. Griffing, joined the Wyoming M. E. Conference when she was about six years old, and in May, 1857, there was quite an exodus of ministers from that conference to the West, and hoping to benefit his wife's health, he came to what is now Table Rock, settling on a piece of land, one-half mile south of the newly laid out town, which boasted of one log house. The wife and mother sickened and died in October and Ermina, the oldest child, was left to mother a sister and two brothers, the youngest a little more than a year old and so afflicted with the ague that he did not walk until more that two years old, she being his constant caretaker. Indians were more plentiful than white people, and one of their favorite grounds was in the timber a few rods from the house. The father taught his children that they had no reason to fear anything but wrong doing, that the heavenly Father, was able and would care for them always, when in the path of duty. Every Sunday morning found them on the way to 9 o'clock Sunday school in the log house or other buildings as the town grew, for it was never without Methodist church privileges.
Her father was nominated as representative to the territorial legislature and later, elected. Some lonely hours were passed by the little ones, faithfully taken care of by little Ermina, proving as a child her sterling worth when any responsibility was resting upon her; and it has ever been thus- never shirking any duties in the good work in which she was always engaged. In December of 1858 her father married Harriet Smith, and Ermina enjoyed the privilege of school during the winters, at the academy at Pawnee City when Pro. McKenzie was teaching there, working on the farm spring and summer, yet keeping up her studies with those who attended school the entire year.
She taught school two years and in December of 1867, was married to Thomas A. Linn. To this union were born two sons and one daughter, all living; F. M. Linn of Lincoln, Nebr., J. C. Linn of Table Rock and Lulu M. Conklin of Galt, Calif. The husband died August 28, 1892 and was buried in Table Rock cemetery.
In 1876 they moved to California and in the spring of 1881 to Portland, Oregon, a few months later to Seattle and in the latter part of October of that same year, back to Table Rock.
She taught school in Table Rock and vicinity for some years; she united with the Good Templars in Pawnee City and later in Table Rock and was a member of the WCTU at its first organization in Table Rock. She has served the local Union in various capacities as long as she lived in Table Rock and was for four years Secretary of the first district, was historian of this district for the World's Fair exhibit, Superintendent of Scientific Instruction in Pawnee county four years, county President for one year and county Secretary from '98 to '07. In her temperance work she never became disheartened nor swerved from duty, and when interest seemed lagging, would manage somehow to create new plans and keep things moving. Her work in the temperance cause can never be estimated.
In the fall of '87 she ws employed by the state Woman Suffrage Association to enroll those in favor of equal suffrage in Omaha and she organized a club in the parlors of the Paxton Hotel, with Mrs. E. M. Covell as president.
Owing to failing health the last few years of her life were spent with her children, most of the time with her daughter in California, but the last year and a half with her son J. C. Linn of this place.
She united with the M. E. church when a child and was a consistent member and a tireless worker in the church as long as her health would permit.
She passed away October 11, 1916, aged 69 years, 10 months and 12 days. Besides the three children and four grandchildren, a sister and two brother, Mary H. Mitchell of Saint Anthony, Idaho, O. W. Griffing of this place and George S. Griffing of McNeal, Arizona, are still living and with many other relatives and friends remain to mourn her loss.
Funeral services were held in the M. E. church on Friday morning at 10:30, conducted by Rev. Peter VanFleet, assisted by the pastor Rev. S. E. Taft. The sermon was a beautiful tribute to the memory of the departed one and, full of inspiration to those who are trying to help in the Master's work on earth. The singing was appropriate and included her favorite hymn "I Love Thy Kingdom Lord", and the floral tributes were beautiful. The remains were buried in the Table Rock cemetery. In the death of Mrs. Linn, has passed away one who left a strong impress for good upon the community; her children have lost a tender mother, and many others a friend, and there is mourning throughout the entire community.
Mrs.Ermine E.Linn, one of the early settlers of Table Rock, died at the home of her son, Charles J. Linn, at seven o'clock on Tuesday morning. For some years she has been in poor health and this gradually undermined her mental faculties, until she has been unable to recognize those about her. She leaves two sons, C. J. Linn. at whose home she died, F. M. Linn of Lincoln, and one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Conklin of Galt, California; there are also two surviving brothers, O. W. Griffing, George S. Griffing, McNeal, Arizona, and one sister Mrs. Mary Mitchell of St. Anthony, Idaho.
She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Griffing and came to Table Rock in 1856 with her parents.
She was united in marriage to Thomas A. Linn, and lived for a few years with her husband in California, but later returned with her children to Table Rock. In an early day she taught school in Table Rock and vicinity, and for many years was an earnest worker in church, temperance and other civic and social uplift work. Her work in the cause of temperance during her many years of mental activity, was an inspiration to other workers and in many ways the impress of her strong personality was felt in the betterment of social conditions, and the calamity that clouded her mind and took her from the field of activity, was the source of keenest sorrow to her many friends. The funeral services will be held at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning, conducted by Rev. Peter VanFleet, an old-time friend of the family, assisted by Rev. S. Taft, the pastor.
Table Rock Argus, Oct. 20, 1916.
ERMINA ELIZABETH GRIFFING was born in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, November 29, 1846, Her father, G. L. Griffing, joined the Wyoming M. E. Conference when she was about six years old, and in May, 1857, there was quite an exodus of ministers from that conference to the West, and hoping to benefit his wife's health, he came to what is now Table Rock, settling on a piece of land, one-half mile south of the newly laid out town, which boasted of one log house. The wife and mother sickened and died in October and Ermina, the oldest child, was left to mother a sister and two brothers, the youngest a little more than a year old and so afflicted with the ague that he did not walk until more that two years old, she being his constant caretaker. Indians were more plentiful than white people, and one of their favorite grounds was in the timber a few rods from the house. The father taught his children that they had no reason to fear anything but wrong doing, that the heavenly Father, was able and would care for them always, when in the path of duty. Every Sunday morning found them on the way to 9 o'clock Sunday school in the log house or other buildings as the town grew, for it was never without Methodist church privileges.
Her father was nominated as representative to the territorial legislature and later, elected. Some lonely hours were passed by the little ones, faithfully taken care of by little Ermina, proving as a child her sterling worth when any responsibility was resting upon her; and it has ever been thus- never shirking any duties in the good work in which she was always engaged. In December of 1858 her father married Harriet Smith, and Ermina enjoyed the privilege of school during the winters, at the academy at Pawnee City when Pro. McKenzie was teaching there, working on the farm spring and summer, yet keeping up her studies with those who attended school the entire year.
She taught school two years and in December of 1867, was married to Thomas A. Linn. To this union were born two sons and one daughter, all living; F. M. Linn of Lincoln, Nebr., J. C. Linn of Table Rock and Lulu M. Conklin of Galt, Calif. The husband died August 28, 1892 and was buried in Table Rock cemetery.
In 1876 they moved to California and in the spring of 1881 to Portland, Oregon, a few months later to Seattle and in the latter part of October of that same year, back to Table Rock.
She taught school in Table Rock and vicinity for some years; she united with the Good Templars in Pawnee City and later in Table Rock and was a member of the WCTU at its first organization in Table Rock. She has served the local Union in various capacities as long as she lived in Table Rock and was for four years Secretary of the first district, was historian of this district for the World's Fair exhibit, Superintendent of Scientific Instruction in Pawnee county four years, county President for one year and county Secretary from '98 to '07. In her temperance work she never became disheartened nor swerved from duty, and when interest seemed lagging, would manage somehow to create new plans and keep things moving. Her work in the temperance cause can never be estimated.
In the fall of '87 she ws employed by the state Woman Suffrage Association to enroll those in favor of equal suffrage in Omaha and she organized a club in the parlors of the Paxton Hotel, with Mrs. E. M. Covell as president.
Owing to failing health the last few years of her life were spent with her children, most of the time with her daughter in California, but the last year and a half with her son J. C. Linn of this place.
She united with the M. E. church when a child and was a consistent member and a tireless worker in the church as long as her health would permit.
She passed away October 11, 1916, aged 69 years, 10 months and 12 days. Besides the three children and four grandchildren, a sister and two brother, Mary H. Mitchell of Saint Anthony, Idaho, O. W. Griffing of this place and George S. Griffing of McNeal, Arizona, are still living and with many other relatives and friends remain to mourn her loss.
Funeral services were held in the M. E. church on Friday morning at 10:30, conducted by Rev. Peter VanFleet, assisted by the pastor Rev. S. E. Taft. The sermon was a beautiful tribute to the memory of the departed one and, full of inspiration to those who are trying to help in the Master's work on earth. The singing was appropriate and included her favorite hymn "I Love Thy Kingdom Lord", and the floral tributes were beautiful. The remains were buried in the Table Rock cemetery. In the death of Mrs. Linn, has passed away one who left a strong impress for good upon the community; her children have lost a tender mother, and many others a friend, and there is mourning throughout the entire community.
JOHN CHARLES &
|
|
CHARLES (1871-1927)
|
eva (1874-1968)Table Rock Argus, Nov. 28, 1968
Rites Held For Susan Linn, 94. Pioneer Resident Dies Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon for a pioneer resident of this area, Mrs. Susan Eva Linn, 94, at the United Methodist Church. Mrs. Linn passed away at her home here at mid-morning Sunday after having been bedfast since last spring. Susan Evaline Johnson was the eldest daughter of George Byron and Teressa Straight Johnson, born February 19, 1874 just across the south line of Johnson County. At an early age she moved with her family into Pawnee county, and except for a year in California, she has been a Table Rock area resident ever since. On May 28, 1893 she was united in marriage to J. Charles Linn and to this union three children were born, Edwin passing away in California in 1908 at the age of four, and Marvin passing away following a heart attack in March of 1968 in Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Linn was the last of her family of six boys and three girls. Mrs. Linn for many years operated a photography business in Table Rock with her husband, and several years after his death in 1927. Surviving her are her daughter, Ines Madden, who has faithfully cared for her aged mother following hip fractures and an arm fracture during the past ten years; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Marvin Linn of Alabama; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Services were held Tuesday with Rev. E. L. Cochran of Adams and Rev. Floyd Green officiating. Interment was in the Table Rock cemetery. Family links: |
m
harrISON & ines (linn) madden
HARRY (1889-1959)
Table Rock Argus, Apr. 9, 1959.
OBITUARY- HARRISON EMERY MADDEN Harrison Emery Madden, eldest son of Charles A. and Bertha Host Madden, was born January 7, 1889 at Tecumseh, Nebraska. His parents were farmers and at an early age, he became acquainted with agriculture and the raising of stock. He received his education in the country school near his home and was fortunate in having a teacher who allowed him to take subjects which were at that time, only given in the 9th grade. With this limited education, and his ability to study, he accumulated knowledge which was a benefit all his life. In early manhood he became associated with his uncle in a general merchandise store at Filly. Following this he entered in a general merchandise business with his father, purchasing the store of Mr. Elliot in Table Rock. The Maddens moved to Table Rock about 1913. In 1914 he was employed by Charles J. Binder in farming and stock raising and made his home with the William Binder family until he was called to the service of his country on September 19, 1917. He served throughout the duration of the war, working and studying his way up to rank of sergeant. At the time of the Armistice, he had his preference of receiving the rank of a commissioned officer or return to the States. He chose the latter and after his discharge returned to farming this time for W. R. Binder, until March of 1920. On January 14, 1920 he was married to Miss Ines E. Linn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Linn of Table Rock. Still occupied in farming they made their home on the farm known as the John Forrester home. He continued in the employ of different members of the Binder family. In March, 1926, Mr. and Mrs. Madden moved to the George Johnston farm north of DuBois, where they lived four years. Moving back to Table Rock, they rented the Harry Gault farm and resided there fourteen years. In 1943, they purchased the drug store from H. G. Pattison and moved to Table Rock, where he passed away March 31, 1959. In 1953, he was subjected to a tri-hernia operation and since had been under the doctor's care. Harry as he was known, affiliated with the Methodist Church of Table Rock by letter of transfer from the Methodist Church of Vesta in 1913, and helped in any capacity he might in the church, League and as a teacher. He was preceded in death by his father and mother and his father-in-law, and leaves to mourn his death, his wife Ines, one sister, Mrs. Emma Hartzell of Lincoln, and two brothers and wives, Ralph and John Madden; his mother-in-law and brother-in-law and family, Mrs. Eva Linn, and Marvin Linn. In 1919 he became a charter member of the American Legion of Tecumseh and in 1920 he became the charter member of post 289 of Table Rock, and not only worked for the good of the local post, but also for the county, district and state. He was district president from October, 1941 to September 1942. He became district commander in September of 1942 and served until November of 1943. Harry Madden was a good citizen of the Table Rock community and active in numerous civic projects for many years. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church in Table Rock, Saturday afternoon, with the Rev. George Danskin officiating. D. H. S. Heim of Humboldt and Mrs. George Danskin each sang two solos, Mrs. Wayne Diehm was organist. The American Legion performed graveside rites at the Table Rock cemetery. Pallbearers included Joe Herel, Jim Herel, Emil Goodenkauf, R. J. Laun, Merion Smith and Edgar Norris. Honorary pallbearers were C. J. Binder, Wes Binder, Jay Barnard, Bruce Barnard, Orval Johnson and Will Alderman. |
INES (1894-1971)
(Table Rock Argus, Nov. 11, 1971. Posted courtesy of the Table Rock Historical Society.)
OBITUARY- Ines Elvira Linn was born October 8, 1894 at Table Rock, Nebraska to Charles and Susan E. Linn, and passed away at Pawnee City, Nebraska on November 6, 1971. She received her education in the Table Rock schools, graduating in 1914. She spent most of her life in the community of Table Rock except for a short time when her parents made their home in California. She was united in marriage to Harrison E. Madden on January 14, 1920, and together they lived on various farms until about 1942 when they moved to Table Rock and operated the drug store until after the death of Mr. Madden. She was a life-long member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit. She was a devoted and loving wife and daughter, taking care of her invalid mother for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and two brothers, Edwin and Marvin. She leaves to mourn her death, two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Emma Hardzell of Lincoln, Nebr. and Mrs. Marvin Linn of Huntsville, Texas; a brother-in-law John Madden; 2 nephews, a niece, several cousins and many friends. 
August 1948
|
michael mccourt (born about 1839, died 1904)
TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Aug. 25, 1904. (pg.5)
Mike McCourt, whom nearly every man, woman and child in this vicinity knew at least by sight, is dead and buried. For twenty five years or more he has lived here; he was a bachelor and lived alone in a little house on a thirty acre tract of ground northeast of the city, which he has owned and occupied for several years. Mike was eccentric in the extreme, his brain mechanism not always working harmoniously, but he was never known to injure anyone; one of his vagaries was a belief that his enemies had set the spirits on him and that these demons haunted his house to do him injury. He had some money, but it is not known how much, as he kept his financial affairs to himself. On Friday he was found outside his house in a helpless condition and taken home and was supposed to be improving, but later was found unconscious on the floor, from a paralytic stroke, and in falling had bruised his head; help was summoned, and he was cared for by persons employed for the purpose, and medical aid was rendered, but he died at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning, and was buried Wednesday forenoon in the Table Rock cemetery- burial in the Catholic cemetery having been refused. He was between 65 and 70 years of age, and leaves a sister, Mrs. Carroll, of Wymore, and other relatives at Peoria, Ills. There is said to be a will in which he leaves his property to the Catholic church, but this will not be definitely known until the instrument is filed for probate. There were no funeral services; no priest at the grave; but amid a silence, broken only by the falling of the clay upon the coffin, the body was laid in its tomb; perhaps in its utter silence the burial was more impressive than had there been elaborate ceremonies, but it is unusual.
TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Sept. 1, 1904.
Many people who were somewhat familiar with the habits of Michael McCourt, who died ten days ago, had an idea that he had money buried somewhere about his premises and the estimated amount of this hidden treasure varied with the individual guesser. On Saturday morning F. A. Harrison , who is executor of the estate under the will accompanied by Judge Marble and others repaired to Mike's late residence and with spade and pick proceeded to turn over more mother earth than either gentleman had in years before, in hopes of finding the money; they dug in the garden; in the yard; under the house; and in ever conceivable place where the treasure might be hid, and finally in a stove in the house, they found 85 cents, and in the stove pipe 4 cents more. The fact that Mr. McCourt kept quite large sums of money in the banks, makes it very unlikely that he had any very large sum hidden away.
Note: Pawnee County probate records show that Mr. McCourt's will, prepared several years before he died, left $10 to each of his sisters and the remainder of his estate to his brother, who lived in Ireland, and whose interests were represented by an Ameican law firm.
Mike McCourt, whom nearly every man, woman and child in this vicinity knew at least by sight, is dead and buried. For twenty five years or more he has lived here; he was a bachelor and lived alone in a little house on a thirty acre tract of ground northeast of the city, which he has owned and occupied for several years. Mike was eccentric in the extreme, his brain mechanism not always working harmoniously, but he was never known to injure anyone; one of his vagaries was a belief that his enemies had set the spirits on him and that these demons haunted his house to do him injury. He had some money, but it is not known how much, as he kept his financial affairs to himself. On Friday he was found outside his house in a helpless condition and taken home and was supposed to be improving, but later was found unconscious on the floor, from a paralytic stroke, and in falling had bruised his head; help was summoned, and he was cared for by persons employed for the purpose, and medical aid was rendered, but he died at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning, and was buried Wednesday forenoon in the Table Rock cemetery- burial in the Catholic cemetery having been refused. He was between 65 and 70 years of age, and leaves a sister, Mrs. Carroll, of Wymore, and other relatives at Peoria, Ills. There is said to be a will in which he leaves his property to the Catholic church, but this will not be definitely known until the instrument is filed for probate. There were no funeral services; no priest at the grave; but amid a silence, broken only by the falling of the clay upon the coffin, the body was laid in its tomb; perhaps in its utter silence the burial was more impressive than had there been elaborate ceremonies, but it is unusual.
TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Sept. 1, 1904.
Many people who were somewhat familiar with the habits of Michael McCourt, who died ten days ago, had an idea that he had money buried somewhere about his premises and the estimated amount of this hidden treasure varied with the individual guesser. On Saturday morning F. A. Harrison , who is executor of the estate under the will accompanied by Judge Marble and others repaired to Mike's late residence and with spade and pick proceeded to turn over more mother earth than either gentleman had in years before, in hopes of finding the money; they dug in the garden; in the yard; under the house; and in ever conceivable place where the treasure might be hid, and finally in a stove in the house, they found 85 cents, and in the stove pipe 4 cents more. The fact that Mr. McCourt kept quite large sums of money in the banks, makes it very unlikely that he had any very large sum hidden away.
Note: Pawnee County probate records show that Mr. McCourt's will, prepared several years before he died, left $10 to each of his sisters and the remainder of his estate to his brother, who lived in Ireland, and whose interests were represented by an Ameican law firm.
charlie moe (1838-1904) and baby daughter linnie (1879-1880). he was a civil war veteran and in table rock was a dray driver for 20 years.
|
OBITUARY- Charley Moe, a well known citizen of Table Rock, died at his home on Friday of last week at 11:30 a.m.
For some time he has been in very poor health, and it was feared by many that he would not survive the winter, but the end came sooner than was expected. For twenty years he ran a dray wagon in Table Rock, and his placidity of temper was the remark of all who knew him; always good natured, he saw the bright side of life and even when his body was rocked with pain, he greeted his acquaintances with a merry word. The funeral services were held in the Christian church on Monday at 11 o'clock, the service being conducted by Rev. W. A. Tyler, and the remains were laid to rest in the Table Rock cemetery. To the bereaved widow and children the Argus extends the sympathy of the entire community. Charles Vernon Moe was born July 22, 1838, and died December 23, 1904, in Table Rock, Neb. His parents resided at Clarks Corners, Ashtabula county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted in Company L sixth regiment of Ohio Cavalry to serve three years. At the end of which time he was discharged to re enlist as a Veteran Volunteer for another three years. He was a participant in thirty seven engagements, some of which were the bloodiest of the war. After his final discharge in 1865 he returned to his home in Ohio. On September 9, 1866, he was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Shepherd and in the following spring the couple removed to a homestead in Saunders county, Nebraska. He remained in Saunders county four years, after which he sold out and moved to Logan county, Illinois, remaining one year and removing thence to Adrian county, Mo. In the spring of 1880 he came to Pawnee county, Neb., and located on a farm southeast of Table Rock, remaining one year and then moving into town, where he has resided ever since. To Mr. and Mrs. Moe were born six children, one of whom died in infancy. Two sons, Albert L. and Elmer C., reside in Montana; a third son, Myron F., in Keewana, Ill.; a fourth son, Charles Vernon, is enlisted in the navy, serving on the U.S.S. Adams; the only daughter, Mrs. Emma Mathews resides in Table Rock. |
Charlie's wife Anna Shepherd Moe, is buried in Minnesota; she died in 1930.
Monument to the Sixth Ohio Cavalry at Gettysburg
Charlie Moe's obituary says that he was in some of the bloodiest battles of the war. That is true. The 6th Ohio Cavalry was at Gettysburg and there is a monument to the regiment there. The unit was also at 2nd Manassas, Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Sayler’s Creek, Malvern Hill, and Appomattox.
Cold Harbor was considered the bloodiest battle in American history. Charlie Moe was there, and also Henry Cooper and Capt. Richard P. Jennings, both of whom are buried nearby.
At Cold Harbor, there were 7,000 union casualties in less than an hour. They were killed or wounded in a hopeless frontal assault against a seven-mile barrier of fortified Confederate positions. It was a meat grinder with the men thrown at the Confederate fortifications with a vain hope that somehow they might get through. Civil War magazine called it “The Folly and the Horror.” Dr. Gibbon, a physician serving under General Hancock, is quoted in that article as complaining about a lack of reconnoiter before the assult: "We felt it was murder, not war, or at best a very serious mistake had been made.” Grant said of the battle in his memoirs, "I have always regretted that the last assault at Cold Harbor was ever made. ... No advantage whatever was gained to compensate for the heavy loss we sustained." The Table Rock mens' units were in it, right up to the point of desperate hand-to-hand combat.
Cold Harbor was considered the bloodiest battle in American history. Charlie Moe was there, and also Henry Cooper and Capt. Richard P. Jennings, both of whom are buried nearby.
At Cold Harbor, there were 7,000 union casualties in less than an hour. They were killed or wounded in a hopeless frontal assault against a seven-mile barrier of fortified Confederate positions. It was a meat grinder with the men thrown at the Confederate fortifications with a vain hope that somehow they might get through. Civil War magazine called it “The Folly and the Horror.” Dr. Gibbon, a physician serving under General Hancock, is quoted in that article as complaining about a lack of reconnoiter before the assult: "We felt it was murder, not war, or at best a very serious mistake had been made.” Grant said of the battle in his memoirs, "I have always regretted that the last assault at Cold Harbor was ever made. ... No advantage whatever was gained to compensate for the heavy loss we sustained." The Table Rock mens' units were in it, right up to the point of desperate hand-to-hand combat.
ernest and mabel (pepoon) monroe
ernest (1876-1942)TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Thursday, Oct. 8,1942.(pg.1)
Funeral Held For Ernest F. Monroe FUNERAL HELD AT LINCOLN; INTERMENT AT TABLE ROCK Funeral services were held on Monday of this week at Lincoln for Ernest Monroe after which the body was brought to Table Rock for interment. Mr. Monroe was the husband of Mabel Pepoon, who grew to womanhood in the Bunker Hill neighborhood north of Table Rock. OBITUARY- Ernest Franklin Monroe was born at Arlington, Vermont, April 15, 1876 and died at Lincoln, Nebraska, October 2, 1942. All his life he devoted himself to the science of education. He began teaching at the age of nineteen and continued in education work until his last sickness.He chose to come to the middlewest for his university training, selecting the University of Nebraska from which he graduated with the degrees of L.L.B., B.A. and M.A. and in later years took work toward a doctorate at Cincinnati University. After graduation, he resumed his teaching as Superintendent of the schools at Ohiowa, Shelton, and Stromsburg, Nebraska. At Shelton, he organized the first Junior College in the state, and designed the first pane-end school house.. This school building is still considered a model of efficiency although erected over thirty years ago. He was professor or Dean of Teachers Colleges in New Mexico, at Garden City, Kansas where he organized the first successful public Junior College in Kansas, at Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg, Kansas and Nebraska State Teachers College at Peru, Nebraska. He wrote the first Civics test used by the University of Nebraska Extension Department, a revised edition of which is still in use by the department. His health began to fail about twelve years ago but in spite of frail health he continued his life work of education to the time of his death. He was married to Miss Mabel Pepoon of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Table Rock, on September 33, 1907. To this union were born, a daughter, Mrs. Ardis Servoss of New York City, and a son, Arlo P. Monroe of Jamaica, Vermont. His father and only brother preceded him in death, but his aged mother still survives. He has one granddaughter, Evardis Servoss. |
mabel (1880-1965)
|
george & julia (newton) munsinger
and their sons george, roy & ray, and meres
|
A note from Luella Hinrichsen about her search for this obituary. "George Munsinger was not listed on the unofficial burial records, but I believed he was probably in Table Rock because I had found the family in the 1930 census records. I found his obituary, and he is indeed in Table Rock, next to his wife, Julia. Oh, I even found the one little daughter that died in Iowa, and there was a similar stone as the little one "Donnie's" is here. Julia's father was also in that cemetery, her mother is in Table Rock."
If there is a tombstone for George and Julia, we haven't found it yet. We have found only the stones for three infant children, which are at 4-27-6, 7, and 8, and a grown son Meres and his wife Ida. |
George was a brick and stone mason. Here's a clipping about one of his works. June 18, 1903.
|
george (1861-1932) |
julia (1862-1932) |
|
George B. Munsinger was born in Ohio May 16, 1861, and died at Omaha April 1, 1932, at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 15 days. On April 16, 1885, he was united in marriage to Julia Newton at Independence, Iowa. In 1891 they came to Table Rock where they made their home until the recent death of Mrs. Munsinger. To this union six children were born: Don, Elinor, Ray and Roy having preceded their parents in death, Leslie at Omaha and Meres at Table Rock.
Those who mourn his departure are his two sons, two brothers, Will at Scottsbluff and Rollo at Albion, and three sisters, Mrs. James Wallick, Mrs. Mattie Foreman and Anna, all of Albion. Mr. Munsinger was taken to the hospital at Omaha for treatment but grew worse and died Friday morning at about 11 o'clock. The body was brought to Table Rock for burial beside the remains of his wife who preceded him in death only a few weeks ago. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Monday by Rev. Ted Shephard, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Humboldt, assisted by Rev. W. E. Caldwell, pastor of the Methodist congregation. Mr. Munsinger had been a resident of Table Rock for about forty years, has always been a hard worker and devoted to his family. The surviving children and other relatives have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Card of Thanks- We wish to extend our most grateful thanks to those who assisted us during the sickness and death of our father and brother-in-law. Dearest father, thou hast left us, To join our mother int he sky. Please, dear God, who hath bereft us, Lead us-so our souls to them will fly. Farewell, dear father, fare thee well. We should not mourn for thee, But live so that we'll meet again, In blessed eternity. L.D. & M.T. Munsinger Mrs. Alzina Baitey |
Mrs. Julia Munsinger, wife of George Munsinger, passed the sorrows of earth to the eternal world at 2:15 Sunday morning. For some years past she has been in poor health, growing more and more feeble in the passing days. She suffered from cancer of the stomach, for some time could eat nothing, her life being sustained by milk, and even this could not take during the last few days.
She leaves her husband, two children, three grandchildren, two sisters, a number of nephews and nieces, and other relatives. Their oldest son Leslie, who lives in Omaha, could not get here in time to see his mother before she passed away. Her sister, Mrs. Thomson, could not get here because of the condition of her health. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Theodore A. Shepard, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Humboldt, assisted by Rev. W. E. Caldwell and interment was in the Table Rock cemetery. Mrs. Munsinger had been a resident here since 1891. Julia Newton Munsinger was born April 23, 1862, at Nora, Illinois, and died at Table Rock January 24, 1932, at the age of 69 years, 9 months and 1 day. She moved with her parents to Independence, Iowa where she was married to George Munsinger April 16, 1885. They stayed in Independence, Iowa till 1891 when they came to Table Rock where they have since resided. Shortly after their arrival in this city, Mrs. Munsinger joined the Presbyterian church and remained a member of that church until its resent closing. To this union six children were born: Ellsor, Don, Ray, Roy preceded their mother to the Great Beyond. Leslie at Omaha and Meres at Table Rock remain to mourn their mothers passing. The others who remain are her faithful Husband, George, three grandchildren and Julia, who has lived with her grandmother since a baby. She leaves two sister, Mrs. M. B. Thomson, of St Louis Park, Minn. and Mrs. Alzina Baitey of Table Rock. Funeral services were conducted from the home and from the Methodist church. Alas! Our mother now is gone! No more her face we'll see. Our truest friend we loved so well, Is in eternity. Farewell dear mother, fare thee well; We should not mourn for thee, But live that we may meet again, In blessed eternity. |
infants donnie, roy, and ray (born in 1893 and 1895)
George & Julia's baby son Donnie (1893-1894)
|
George & Julia's baby sons Roy and Ray, twins, 1895-1896
|
Son meres (1896-1963) and his first wife Ida, who died young (1899-1935)
Table Rock Argus, Mar.7, 1963.
GRAVESIDE SERVICES HERE FOR MERES MUNSINGER Meres T. Munsinger, 65, died Tuesday in Omaha. He was a former resident of Table Rock, moving to Omaha in the mid 30's. Funeral services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Omaha, Friday and graveside services will be held at the Table Rock cemetery Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. He is survived by his [second] wife, Irene and son Meres, Jr., of Omaha; a daughter, Mrs. Julia Lade of Essex, Ill.; and five grandchildren. 
|
 Ida, buried with her parents
(Table Rock Argus, Nov. 7, 1935.
Ida Louise Volkman, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Volkman was born at Auburn, Nebr., December 2, 1899 and passed away at her home in Table Rock, Nebr. December 2, 1935, age 35 years, 11 months and 1 day. While still a baby she moved with her parents to the vicinity of Humboldt where she lived until nearly 16 years of age when the family moved near Table Rock, where she resided until her marriage. She was united in marriage soon after the close of the World War to Meres T Munsinger, January 27th, 1919, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B Munsinger, Rev. Joseph B. Cherry, Presbyterian minister officiating. She united with the Methodist church many years ago, later becoming a member of the Christian church, where she held her membership until 2 years ago, since which time she has held religious services at her own home, living a christian life and preparing for life to come. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Julia Elinor, age 15 years, one son Meres, Jr., age 13 years, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Volkman, other relatives and many friends to mourn her departure. Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon, November 6, and she was laid to rest in the Table Rock cemetery. |
morton
Gabe & Nancy McNeal Morton had eight children. Their son Pearl John (1882-1957) had three children, including Virgil.
virgil morton (1910-2003)
THE PAWNEE REPUBLICAN, Thur., Oct. 23, 2003.
VIRGIL M. MORTON
Virgil Marvin Morton, age 93, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2003 at the Wymore Good Samaritan Center in Wymore, Nebraska. He was born October 2, 1910 in Table Rock, Nebraska, the son of Pearl John and Maude Ellen Alderman Morton.
He married Eleanor Amelia Nicholas on February 16, 1936 in Pawnee City, Nebraska. She preceded him in death on June 24, 1998.
Virgil graduated from Pawnee City High School. He and Eleanor lived for a number of years in Denver, Colorado where Virgil worked as a machinist of the railroad. They later farmed in Nebraska and Missouri before they moved to Summerfield, Kansas, where he worked as an electrician, and marshal for the City of Summerfield. Virgil later was employed as head electrician for the Beatrice State Home in Beatrice, Nebraska. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Summerfield, Kansas. Virgil enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
Preceding him in death were his wife; parents; two brothers: Dale Morton and Glen Ivan Morton and two sisters: Alta Burton and Mildred Lang.
Survivors include his children, Lowell Morton and wife Bonnie, Hutchinson, Kansas; Madge Rice and husband Dale, Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Mary Keith and husband Terry, Fulton, Missouri; six grandchildren, as well as several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Gladys Thomas, Summerfield, Kansas and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services were held on October `15, 2003 at the United Presbyterian Church, Summerfield, Kansas with Reverend Herb Schrader officiating. Pallbearers were Terry Keith, Brandon Keith, Erik Janeczko, Charles Thomas, Ronald Burton and Mike Dierking. Congregational hymns included "Amazing Grace" and "Nearer My God To Thee" accompanied by organist Mrs. Jackie Cameron and taped music of "How Beautiful Heaven Must Be" and "Rock of Ages".
Interment was in the Table Rock Cemetery, Table Rock, Nebraska.
Memorials may be sent to the Summerfield United Presbyterian Church, Summerfield, Kansas.
VIRGIL M. MORTON
Virgil Marvin Morton, age 93, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2003 at the Wymore Good Samaritan Center in Wymore, Nebraska. He was born October 2, 1910 in Table Rock, Nebraska, the son of Pearl John and Maude Ellen Alderman Morton.
He married Eleanor Amelia Nicholas on February 16, 1936 in Pawnee City, Nebraska. She preceded him in death on June 24, 1998.
Virgil graduated from Pawnee City High School. He and Eleanor lived for a number of years in Denver, Colorado where Virgil worked as a machinist of the railroad. They later farmed in Nebraska and Missouri before they moved to Summerfield, Kansas, where he worked as an electrician, and marshal for the City of Summerfield. Virgil later was employed as head electrician for the Beatrice State Home in Beatrice, Nebraska. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Summerfield, Kansas. Virgil enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
Preceding him in death were his wife; parents; two brothers: Dale Morton and Glen Ivan Morton and two sisters: Alta Burton and Mildred Lang.
Survivors include his children, Lowell Morton and wife Bonnie, Hutchinson, Kansas; Madge Rice and husband Dale, Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Mary Keith and husband Terry, Fulton, Missouri; six grandchildren, as well as several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Gladys Thomas, Summerfield, Kansas and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services were held on October `15, 2003 at the United Presbyterian Church, Summerfield, Kansas with Reverend Herb Schrader officiating. Pallbearers were Terry Keith, Brandon Keith, Erik Janeczko, Charles Thomas, Ronald Burton and Mike Dierking. Congregational hymns included "Amazing Grace" and "Nearer My God To Thee" accompanied by organist Mrs. Jackie Cameron and taped music of "How Beautiful Heaven Must Be" and "Rock of Ages".
Interment was in the Table Rock Cemetery, Table Rock, Nebraska.
Memorials may be sent to the Summerfield United Presbyterian Church, Summerfield, Kansas.
william & martha summerville myers
They are buried next to a large stone for their son-in-law John Ross. There are four small stones in a row -- Mother, Father, Nora, and Loo, which are William and Martha and their daughters Nora Myers Brown and Louisa Myers Ross.
william (about 1830 - 1900)Married to Martha Ann (Summerville) Smith on April 21, 1872.
Four children were born to them, two sons and two daughters. Known children were William R., Nathan S., and Nora. (Posted courtesy of the Table Rock Historical Society.) Table Rock Argus, May 10,1900. William Myers, and old resident of this place, died at his home between 12 and 1 o'clock last Sunday night. He was upwards of 70 years of age, and leaves a widow and several children. For some time he has been a sufferer from that dread disease cancer, and during the past three months was unable to leave his room and suffered untold agony. The funeral services were held at the Christian church on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Chamberlain, pastor of the church, and the remains were laid to rest in Table Rock cemetery. The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. |
martha (1838-1916)Table Rock Argus, Feb. 18, 1916.
MARTHA ANN SUMMERVILLE- Martha Ann Summerville was born in Ohio May 10, 1838. In early childhood her home was fixed near Brazel in Clay County Indiana. On September 4, 1864 she was united in marriage to John Smith. Of this union there was three children, one son and two daughters. She was bereft of the husband of her youth on February 24, 1869. She was married to William Y. Myers on April 21, 1872, and four children, two sons and two daughters were born to this union. Mr. Myers died May 6, 1900. In the spring of 1878 the family came to Nebraska and settled in the vicinity of Table Rock and in this locality "Mother" Myers has continued to reside, and in her later years made her home with her daughter, Mrs. W. F. Frank, at the farm home near Table Rock. She has been a life long Methodist. In her girlhood she was converted and united with the church. Her membership is the Methodist Episcopal Church of Table Rock began April 29, 1883 under the pastorate of Rev. E. J. Randall and in this relation she continued during the remainder of her life. In her sudden death on February 10, 1916 she was quietly transferred to the Church Triumphant. The time of her earthly pilgrimage being 77 years and 9 months. "Blessed are they that do his commandants, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gate into the city." She is survived by four of her children, as follows: Perry M. Smith of Custer County Nebraska, Hester Smith Frank of Table Rock, William R. Myers of Lewiston, Nebraska and Nathaniel S. Myers of Table Rock. The funeral service was conducted from the Methodist Episcopal Church Saturday February 12th, in charge of the pastor, A. E. Chadwick. The sermon was based on Rev. 21:25 "And the gate of it shall not be shut at all by day; for there shall be no night there." |