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The Liberty Weekly Tribune 1853
DEATHS IN THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI
The following death notices appeared in The Weekly Tribune, Liberty, Clay County, Missouri during the year of 1853. Some the deaths did not occur in Clay County. The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s).
Jan 28, 1853:
Dead - Enoch H. Gatewood one of the late editors of the Boonville Observer died in Jefferson City a few days ago.
Feb 18, 1853:
In this city, on the 14th inst., of Consumption, Miss Sarah J., daughter of B.
and M.A. McAllister, in the 16th year of her age.
She died in peace.
She has passed away! like a beautiful flower,
Sprung into life but to fade in an hour,
Her Father has called the fair bud from the vine,
And we sigh for the lost one, the loved one, we pine;
Tis our's to submit - she's now with the blest,
In the arms of her Maker, seeking her rest.
Thus the fairest and best are first called -to-day -
And all that we love pass, passes away.
Mar 4, 1853:
In St. Louis on the 1st inst., Mary Morton youngest child of James M. and Nancy Hughes, aged 3 years and seven months.
"Suffer little children to come unto me, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven."
Mar 11, 1853:
In this country on the 7th, Elder William Thorp, in the 83d year of his age.
At the residence of her husband, in Plattsburg, on the 1st inst., Mrs. Bettie T., consort of Jas. H. Birch, Jr., in the 22d year of her age.
John B. Gordon an old lawyer, died at his residence in Boone county a few days since. He was a man of fine talents, and excelled by but few as a speaker.
Mar 25, 1853:
At the residence of Capt. Anthony Harsell, in this county, on Friday the 18th inst., Mr. John Harsell, of Clinton county. The deceased was born in Fayette county, Ky., in the 1800 and was 53 years of age. He was highly esteemed as an honest man, and kind husband, father and neighbor.
In this county, on the 22d inst., Mr. Somon Hudson, at the advanced age of 81 years and 8 days.
The righteous Lord, supremely great,
Maintains his universal state,
O'er all the earth his power extends,
All heaven before his footstool bends.
Yet justice still with power presides,
And mercy all his empire guides,
Mercy and truth are his delight
And saints are lovely in his sight.
Apr 1 1853:
James Corum, son of Thomas Corum, died on the 22d ult. His death was caused by an apoplectic fit, which brought on his illness. We have been made sad on occasions like this before, but events like this are our sorrow to record. He was 16 years old, just in the bloom of youth - taken by monster death, where sorrow and sin can never come; he has gone to be seen no more - no more to sit and converse with the sons of men - but according to divine revelation he is now in the presence of his God.
In this county on the 27th, Mrs. Mary J., consort of Carter Dale, Esq., in the
22nd year of her age.
Apr 22, 1853:
In this city, on the 18th, Capt. Eli Casey aged about 50 years.
In this place on Saturday, April 2d. William Morton, infant son of John P. and A.M. Hubbell - aged 15 months.
Apr 29, 1853:
In this place on the 26th inst., Monterville, son of Dr. G.G. Hildreth, in the
6th year of his age.
May 13, 1853:
In this county, on the 9th inst., at the residence of his uncle, James H.
Baldwin, died John Thornton Doniphan, son of Alexander W. Doniphan, in the 14th year of his age.
The following are briefly the circumstances attending this melancholy event.
On the night of the 3d inst., feeling somewhat indisposed, he awoke and affectionate Aunt who lay adjoining, who arose and going to her drawer, took from it, as she supposed, a dose of Salts, which she had previously prepared for herself, but which proved to b, alas! corrosive sublimate, which had been placed in the drawer for safe keeping, as is supposed by a servant, but unfortunately without her knowledge. This deadly poison, thus innocently given, was at once swallowed, when the fatal accident soon became evident. The most skillful medical aid was immediately called in, and the most assiduous attention rendered, but all to no effect. Stealthily thus death had made his approach, and no skill could heal the wound which he had caused the hand of kindness to inflict. He bore away his victim, a noble boy, from the side of an only brother, while the fondest of parents bent over his pillow and besought their child to stay in vain.
We remember that fine brow, turned for many a classic honor, and that independent, careless air, that eye and manly port. Now is it so, that we shall no more strike our hand in thine and greet thee, Thornt, and hear thy modest parley? Is it so? Thornton thou art gone.
"Farewell! we yield thee to the tomb, with many a bitter tear,
Tho twas not meet a soul like thine should longer tarry here
Fond clustering hopes have sunk with thee that earth can ne'er restore;
Love casts a garland on they turf that may not blossom more;
But thou art where each dream of hope shall in fruition fade
And love, immortal and refined, glow on without a shade.
Jun 10, 1853:
In this county on Thursday the 2d, after a protracted illness, Judge Elisha Cameron, in the 70th year of his age. He was one of our oldest and most respectable citizens, and for some years acted as Judge of the Clay county court.
Jun 10, 1853:
Death of Sinclair Kirtley, Esq.
The Death of this gentleman is announced by the San Francisco correspondent of the Intelligencer. It occurred in Sacramento, which city had been made his place of residence since his departure fro St. Louis. Mr. Kirtly was well known in this State, and particularly in the middle section of it. For a good many years he was a lawyer in extensive practice in Boone county, and represented that county in the Legislature at various times. He possessed many excellent qualities of head and heart, which some friend who new him more intimately will, we doubt not will feel it his duty to record.
It is with unfeigned sorrow that we have learned of the death of Mr. Chas. J.
Leopold, of this city. This deplorable event is said to have taken place by drowning, in attempting for the fifth time, to swim "Big Blue River" on his way to California. Mr. Leopold was one of nature's nobleman. A man of modest pretensions; he was yet gifted with a high order of intellect, and a polished education. He was modest and retiring in his manners; assuming nothing, yet he had won the highest respect and confidence of all who knew him. He had a fine, manly form, and long will his virtues be remembered by our citizens.
This event suggests to our mind some serious reflections. Mr. L., though engaged in business that yielded him no great amount of money, yet was doing well; was out of debt, and by an economical life, was adding yearly to his fortune. The prospect of heavy gains induced him to start to California with a drove of sheep, and we have the "end' of his adventure.
A most amiable wife has been deprived, in the prime of his life, of a devoted husband, and numerous children of a kind Father. Ought not such instances which, alas, are numerous, to reconcile all men to their lots here, if they are doing well, and let those who have no ties go to the land of gold. The death of such a man as Chas. J. Leopold is a calamity; a serious public loss, and all the gold in California will not "bind up the broken hearts" which that event has occasioned. We sympathise deeply with his family. Like a prudent man, we understand he had taken out an insurance on his life, for the benefit of his family, for $5,000.
Jul 1, 1853:
We are glad to learn that there is a strong probability that our esteemed fellow citizen C.J. Leopold, whose death by drowning in the Big Blue River, was currently believed and reported two or three weeks ago, is yet alive. We understand that letters have been received which speak of the party to which he belonged, as having been seen in their progress beyond that point, and to Fort Kearney where they passed a pleasant time in company with old acquaintances, full of glee and hope. Though Mr. Leopold's name is not mentioned, there is reason to believe he was present. For had such a casualty occurred undoubtedly reference would have been made to it by those who knew him well. If the distressing report reached the ears of his relatives we trust ere this, they have obtained information to assure them such was altogether erroneous. May our friend and his fellow-travellers to the land of gold, prosper in their undertaking and live to return home in peace.
Jul 29, 1853:
In this county on 26th, Mr. Thos. Estes, aged about 60 years. Mr. E. was one of our oldest citizens, and enjoyed the confidence of all who knew him. He was emphatically an honest man. May he rest in peace.
On Wednesday night last, Mr. Wm. J. Williams, of this place, with his wife and infant child, retired to bed at their usual hour, all apparently in good health - and on awaking in the morning, the parents found their child dead by their side. The night being very warm, it is supposed that the child got in some position by which it smothered to death. We deeply sympathise with the fond parents in being thus bereaved of their first and only child.
We are pained to learn that our countyman, Cullen Melone, died in Louisville, on Sunday last. He was on a visit to Kentucky. He was aged about 49 years, and was universally esteemed.
Aug 12, 1853:
Temperance Hall, Ridgley Division, No. 61, Sons of Temperance.
Whereas, WE are called in the Providence of God to record the death of Brother James Scudder, who died June 21st, 1853: And whereas his death has caused a breach in the family to which he belonged not to be repaired, and in the school of which he was a member, and also brought a sadness to the hearts of the members of this Division, to whom he was attached both by the ties of friendship, and for his love and devotedness to the cause of Temperance.
Resolved, That in this sad dispensation we feel that his parents have lost a dutiful and affectionate son, and this Division a true and devoted friend of Temperance.
Resolved, That we as a Division mourn the loss of a Brother so promising, and tender to the bereaved parents, family and friends, the condolence of a heart- felt sympathy.
Resolved, That the members of this Division wear the usual badge of mourning for the period of thirty days.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, and that a copy be forwarded to the Liberty Tribune and Weston Reporter with the request to publish. Chas. D. McMinn, W.P. - Bennett Smith, R.S.
Aug 19, 1853:
In this county on the 14th inst., after a protracted illness, in the 28th year of her age Mrs. Elizabeth Rice, wife of Mr. Wm. Rice, Jr. and daughter of A.
Lincoln, Esq.
Sep 2, 1853:
In Jeffersonville, Ia., Monday morning, August 22d, at the residence of Rev.
R.H. Allen, Miss Ann Mary Lucas, daughter of Gen. S.D. Lucas, of Independence, Mo., in the 15th year of her age.
Sep 16, 1853:
In Independence on the 3rd inst., Samuel H. Infant son of Samuel H, and Margaret J. Woodson, aged 11 months and 24 days.
Sep 23, 1853:
Died at Bardstown, Ky., on the 14th ult., Miss Laura M.P. Wilson, step-daughter of Greenup Bird, Esq., of this city, aged 16 years.
"Great God! how could they vengence light
So bitterly on one so bright?
How could the hand, that gave such charms,
Blast them again?"
Died July 3d, on Mary River, about 200 miles this side of Sacramento City, California, Mrs. Naomai Edwards, consort of P.N. Edwards, and second daughter of Edward Darnell, Esq., of Clay county.
Mrs. Edwards became a member of the Baptist Church in 1838, and was one of the thirteen who were constituted into the 2d Baptist Church of Liberty in 1843.
In all the relations of life as a daughter, wife, parent, and Christian her character was most lovely. She left Liberty in pursuit of health, and for a home in California, but found a grave in the plains, far from the scenes of her childhood. Relatives and friends weep, but they mourn not as those who have no hope. While parents have lost a child, brothers and sisters a sister, the husband a wife, her three little boys a mother, and the church a member, they are consoled by the reflection that Heaven has gained a saint.
"Calm on the bosom of God,
Fair spirit, rest thee now.
E'en while with ours, thy foot-steps trod
His seal was on they brow.
Dust, to its narrow house beneath!
Soul to its place on high!
They that have seen they look in death,
No more need fear to die. D.
Died. Prairie Park, on Sunday the 11th inst., Ida, infant daughter of James H.
Birch, Jr., aged 7 months and 4 days.
In this city on the 17th, Mr. William F. Flandro, aged about 26 years.
At a called meeting of Liberty Lodge No. 49, I.O.O.F., on the 17th September,
1855, Bros. George W. Morris, Trigg T. Allen, and Thomas McCarty were appointed a committee to report a Preamble and Resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting relative to the death of Bro. William Flandro, who reported the following:
Whereas, IN accordance with the inscrutable wisdom of Almighty God, He has seen fit to call from our midst our much esteemed friend and Brother, William F.
Flandro: Yet feeling ever thankful to Him as the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for the long loving kindness and tender mercy which he has ever exercised towards us both as member of society and as a Fraternity of Odd Fellows, we bow with submissive reverence to his will in calling from us our worthy and beloved Brother, by which dispensation of his Providence society has been deprived of a highly useful and respectable member, his family of a fond and devoted husband and parent, the church of an exemplary and pious member, and the Fraternity of Odd Fellows a kind friend, devoted Odd Fellow and useful citizen.
Resolved Therefore, By this Lodge that we most deeply sympathise with his bereaved companion and family in their affliction, and hereby tender to them our tenderest sympathy in this afflictive dispensation of Providence.
Resolved, That we will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty day, and now attend his funeral.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be published in the "Liberty Weekly Tribune," and a copy be furnished his bereaved companion and family.
George W. Morriss, Trigg T. Allen Thomas McCarty, Committee.
Sep 30, 1853:
Died - Last night at the residence of Mr. E.S. Watt, of typhoid fever, Miss Laura Wilson, of Liberty, Mo., in the 17th year of her age.
The above young lady was on a visit to see her friends in Bardstown, from Liberty Mo., where she resided; but ere she had returned, disease in a most virulent form laid its deathly hand upon her, soon hurrying her soul into Eternity, and her body to the grave. Her remains were buried by the side of her father. Her death was sorely lamented by all, for she was kind and affectionate. Her relatives who fondly love the memory of what she was, can scarcely realize the sad, sad fact. While she was healthy "she was all of life." She had not knew what sickness was, yet strange to say, when her brain was racked with burning fever, she was patient and enduring - calm as a mellow eve. Her greatest care was to give those around her the least of pain. Her only regret was, that she must die so far away from home - so far from a fond mother's arms. Her illness was very sort, yet she said she said she was "not afraid to die," and we trust that her spirit has gone home to God. May her bereaved mother and relatives be consoled, and consider that in the dispensation of Providence, it was right that her soul should be called away from Earth.
Oct 14, 1853:
In this county, on the 11th October, 1853, Elizabeth Bryan, youngest daughter of James A. and Mary Bryan, aged 4 years and four months.
"So fades the lovely blooming flower,
Frail smiling solace of an hour,
So soon our transient comforts fly,
And pleasure only blooms to die."
Oct 21, 1853:
In Columbia on the 11th inst., Bettie, infant daughter of Warren and Amanda Woodson, aged 21 months.
Col Thos. Porter, for many years engaged in the County Clerk's office, died at the residence of Judge Woodson, on the 2d inst, in Columbia. He was at times subject to fits, and a spell came on him last Wednesday week. The day before he died he had on hudred and twenty five fits.
Oct 28, 1853:
In St. Joseph on the 22nd inst., Dr. M.G. Young, formerly of this county, aged about 32 years.
Nov 11, 1853:
In this city on the 3d inst., Mrs. Mildred Fisher, consort of Capt., Ratcliff Fisher, and daughter of the late Geo. W. Clay, of Mercer co., KY.
Nov 25, 1853:
In this city, on the 22nd inst., Mrs. Sara Adkins, widow of the late Judge Robt. Adkins of this county, aged
years.
In Parkville, on the 21st, Mrs. Patsy W. consort of Thos. H. Starnes, Esq.,
aged 23 years.
Dec 2, 1853:
Death of a Revolutionary - Mr. Rhodom Sims died at the residence of his son, Mr. Stark Sims, in Ralls county, five miles from Hannibal, Mo., at 10 o'clock, on Wednesday last. Mr. Sims was a private in the Continental Army, during the whole course of the American Revolution, and was one of the first settlers of Northern Missouri. Up to the time of his death, he retained the powers of mind and body unimpaired, although he had lived 102 years.
Dec 9, 1853:
In Haynesville, Clinton county, on the 2d inst., Mrs. Agnes Gee, wife of Mr.
Gee, and daughter of Mason Summers, Esq., aged about 23 years.
Died Oct 15th, 1853, near Liberty, Clay Co., Mo. (at the residence of her brother-in-law's S.G.Hollingsworth) Miss Catharine J. Minners, in the 28th year of her age. She was born in Todd Co., KY., embraced religion at the age of nineteen and attached herself to the Mount Zion Church where she remained an exemplary member until her removal to Missouri in April last. As soon as her feeble health would permit, she attached herself to the 2d Baptist Church in Liberty, where, until the time of her death, she gave evidence by hr consistent walk of her growing attachment to the Savior. She had been, for more than five years previous to her death, suffering with Pulmonary Consumption, but exercised during the whole time the greatest Christian fortitude and patience.
She was perfectly sensible of her approaching dissolution and expressed her resignation to the will of her heavenly Father and her strong assurance of happiness through the blood of a crucified Redeemer.
"Triumphant in they closing eye
The hope of glory shone,
Joy breathed in they expiring sigh
To think the race was run."
Dec 23, 1853:
In Winchester, Ky., on the 18th inst., Mrs. Ann E. Allen, wife of Mr. Trigg T.
Allen, of this place, in the
year of her age.
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