Elk-Allen County KS Archives Obituaries.....Lorance, Pulcherry Yease April 25, 1928
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Howard Courant
Pulcherry Yease Wray, youngest child of Anderson and Elizabeth Wray was born 
near Geneva, Allen county, Kansas, May 25, 1857.  Departed this life at her 
home in Howard, Kansas, April 25, 1928, at the age of 70 years and 11 months.

So far, as we have been able to ascertain she was the first white child born 
in Allen county, Kansas.

She was married to Phelix Lorance August 21, 1873 and they departed at once to 
live on his claim near Elk Falls, Kansas, to take up the rugged life of the 
pioneers.

In 1880, they moved to Arkansas where they lived for 4 years. Upon their 
return to Kansas they moved to a farm north of Howard where they lived until 
1912 when they came to Howard to make their home.

She was converted at an early age and was always active in her church as long 
as her health permitted and beautifully followed her Master in a life of 
service and humility.  She was unfailingly kind and devoted to her family and 
friends.  While her last days were filled with suffering and pain she was 
always patient and thoughtful for those who cared for her.

She is survived by her husband, Phelix Lorance and the following children: 
Mrs. Minnie McPherron of Wichita; Peter E. and G. W. Lorance; Mrs. Effie 
McDonald, Mrs. Tressa Gruenebaum and Hattie V. Dailey of Kansas City; Mrs. 
Pearl Guy of Hutchinson, Mrs. Leah Custer of Moline and Miss Maude Lorance at 
home.  Also 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. 
Margaret L. Clark of Longton and many other more distantly related.

Howard and community as well as old neighbors and friends near and far, unite 
in expresion of sincere sympathy to Mr. Lorance, the sons and daughters and 
other relatives. All thoughtful people note with profound regret the rapid 
passing of the splendid pioneers of our great State.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church, Friday afternoon at 2:30 
conducted by Pastor Bayles.  The services were largely attended.  The floral 
offerings were unusually beautiful.  Burial was made in Grace Lawn cemetery.

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