Graham County KS Archives Obituaries.....BELL, John June 3, 1931 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ks/ksfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jim Laird March 8, 2011, 8:29 pm The Hill City Times, Graham County, Thursday, June 18, 1931 John Bell. John BELL, was born in Kentucky, May 5, 1846, and departed this life Wednesday, June 3, 1931, at his home in Morland, Kansas at the age of 85 years and 29 days . He was united in marriage to Emeline GUFFEY, of Unionville, Mo., January 4, 1866. To this union was born seven chidlren, one, Alonzo Richard, who preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his departure his aged wife, six children, Ira M., William L., Thomas G., and Mrs. J.G. SPENCER, all of Penokee, Kansas, Mrs. Geo. FRANKLIN, of Denver, Colorado, and Mrs. L.P. MILLIRONS, of Morland, all of whom were present during his illness and at his death; also forty-three grandchildren, forty one-great-grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. He was enlisted in service of the Civil War in Company S, Second Regiment of Missouri cavalry and served three years, being honorable discharged from service, April 3, 1865. He was converted and united with the Leland Baptist church in 1893; where he held membership until time of his death. Uncle John, as he was known to his friends, has been a long life Republican and remained keenly interested in political affairs until the past few months of his life. He took pleasure in reminding his friends that he cast his vote for Abraham Lincoln. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church of Morland, conducted by Rev. Rothweller, pastor and the remains were laid to rest in the Leland cemetery. Additional Comments: KS-FOOTSTEPS rms File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ks/graham/obits/b/bell2618gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/ksfiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb