Washington County KS Archives Obituaries.....PURSLEY, Mr. J.F.  October 14, 1910
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The Washington Register
Washington County
Friday
October 14, 1910

J.F. Pursley.

Mr. J.F. PURSLEY was born July 8, 1842, in Franklin county, Mo., at which place
he grew to manhood. At the age of 14 he confessed Christ as his Savior, and
united with his church.
Upon the outbreak of the Civil War he joined the Union forces, enlisting in
Company K, 23, Missouri Infantry. At the expiration of this term, he enlisted
again, but with Company I, 58 Illinois Infantry and served to the close of the
war, receiving an honorable discharge. Soon after returning to his home he was
united in marriage, Aug. 28, 1866, to Miss Viola A. BROWN. As a result of this
union eleven children were born, nine of whom grew to manhood and womanhood.
Eight of these children with their mother survive him.
In 1869 Mr. Pursley moved to Washington county, Kansas, where he resided for
over forty years. Finding farm life too strenous for his advancing years and
failing health he purchased a home in our city last summer and resided there
till the time of his death, Sep. 30, 1910. 
The funeral services were conducted from the Christian church by the minister,
Mr. S.L. JACKSON. 


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