Republic County KS Archives Obituaries.....Blanchard, Edwin May 7, 1915
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The Belleville Telescope Thur May 13, 1915 pg 1


                DEATHS
           Edwin Blanchard
    Edwin Blachard known to all  the old residents
as 'Uncle Ed' died in the Masonic home in Wichita
Friday night, May 7, 1915 at the age of 88 years,
3 months and 20 days.
   Mr. Blanchard was born in New York State near 
Buffalo, January 17, 1827 and was married to Miss
Barrington, January 1, 1845. Four children were 
born to this union, two dying in infancy and a
daughter Amanda Smith passed away last November.
Henry M. Blanchard of Delores, Colo., is the only
member of the family surviving. Mr. and Mrs.
Blanchard moved to Wisconsin a short time after
their marriage. living there until 1878 when 
they came to Belleville. Mrs. Blanchard died
nine years ago and Mr. Blanchard continued to
make his home in and around Belleville until last
October when he went to the Masonic home. More
than fifty years ago he became a Mason and 
probably no other member has lived a more
consistent Masonic life. Many years ago he 
united with the Methodist Episcopal church in
this city and remained a faithful member until
the end. When a man has lived to the age of 88
years and has done his part in the developement
of a pioneer country, his passing, while sad,
is not without its consolation of a knowledge 
of a life well lived.
   The body was brought to Belleville Sunday
morning, and the funeral held at the Methodist
church at 2:30 in the afternoon, conducted by
Rev. J. O. Borton. The members of the Masonic
lodge had charge of the services at the grave
and burial was made in the Belleville cemetery.

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