ky-footsteps Friday, 19 September 1997 Volume 01 : Number 239 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Polly A. Menendez" Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 11:35:29 -0500 Subject: KY-F: DEATH NOTICE, Scearce, 1901, Shelby Co. DEATH NOTICE OF REV. GEORGE S. SCEARCE April 24, 1901 Beloved As Man, As Teacher, and As Pastor, His Course Is Run Shelby Sentinel, April 25, 1901 So. Shelby News, April 25, 1901 Shelby Record, May 1, 1901 (This article was printed in one, or all of the above) The death of Geo. S. Scearce at his home in Versailles last Tuesday night caused the most general mourning in two cities, one the home of his adoption, and the other of his early life and many years' residence. He had been ill for over two weeks of pneumonia and it was thought he was out of danger when the relapse came, and death followed about 12:15 a.m. April 23 (sic, April 24). George S. Scearce was born in this county in 1856 at the home where his father, Mr. Shelby R. Scearce, died so recently. The child is father of the man, and what George Scearce was as a man he was as a boy, upright and moral, studious in his habits and never faltering in his duties. After finishing school, he taught school near his home for three sessions, then entered Georgetown College, from which he was graduated in '76, the leader of his class, as his college mate, Dr. Yeager, now president of the college, testified. After his college course he conducted for twelve years a private school for boys and girls and part of the time was associated with Rev. B. F. Hungerford. During all these years his influence upon the hundreds of his scholars is impossible to estimate. His very example, so expressive of purity of thought and deed, was of incalculable benefit. His work as school (unreadable), but he felt the call to enter the ministry. So in 1895 he entered the Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville. During this course he had the pastorate, first of the church at Waddy and, afterwards, at Pleasureville and Bagdad. In these charges he was more than successful in the ordinary sense of the word. His congregation and all that knew him were so impressed with the zeal and love he had for the cause of Christ that he had a hold on all the people that few men can gain in a lifetime. Just sixteen months ago he was called to the church at Versailles. Here was a new field, but the same principle of devotion and same tireless energy in his work, and the result was the same as before, new friends and new influences. Since going to Versailles he has received several better calls, but declined them because he felt that his work was not done there. On the night that he died when he knew that death was near he said to a friend at his bedside: "Tonight we conquer by the Grace of God." If there was ever a man that was a conqueror from the day of his birth it was George Scearce. The pall-bearers were the deacons of his church. Dr. John R. Sampey in preaching the funeral, said substantially, and taking the first seven verses of I Timothy for a text: "Whatever of eulogy there is to be on this occasion the Word of God must speak it." The Dr. then took up the text word by word, and showed how Mr. Scearce had fulfilled the conditions there laid down for the office of bishop. Mr. Scearce had been "blameless" - how important is it that the Christian minister should be blameless! "The husband of one wife" - a necessary condition in days of polygamy. How necessary are family ties to the Christian minister to make him properly sympathetic: "vigilant." Geo. Scearce lost his life in his vigilant discharge of duty; "Sober" - he was sober minded; his judgement was of the best; he was always cool and did things deliberately; "of good behavior, given to hospitality." Many of us knew how beautifully this last grace was developed in our brother. Without any ostentation whatever he had the knack of making you feel perfectly at home in his home and his home was a little corner of heaven, where he and his wife, after 16 years of married life, had not forgotten that they were sweethearts; "apt to teach". He taught the Word of God as few preachers do. He had taught school for a long time with marked ability and success; this experience was of great value to him when he went into the pulpit. His people here testify that his sermons were always fresh and left you with something to take away. You saw the meaning of the Word of God more clearly, or some problem of Christian living was nearer a solution than it had been; "not greedy of filthy lucre". He knew the value of money; he had plenty of business sense, but greed did not in the remotest way characterize his appreciation of money. Thus the preacher went through the list of qualifications for the office of bishop, and showed how Bro. Scearce had possessed them all to a very remarkable degree. Just about fifteen minutes before death overtook him, Mr. Scearce was asked for the combination to the little safe in which he kept some valuable papers. Mr. Scearce gave the combination without hesitation and with the utmost clearness. The preacher took this circumstance, and using it as an illustration, closed with words something like these. So as the man to whom the combination of the safe had been given, put his hand upon the knob, and worked out the combination which admitted him to the treasure of the safe, so Jesus Christ had laid his hand upon the heart of Geo. Scearce and death was but the "falling" of the combination which gave him the real George Scearce of inestimable value and left here the tenantless body. The remains reached here at 4:30 p.m. on a special train which brought the funeral party from Versailles. The rich floral tributes from his home and those added by loving friends here covered the pulpit and casket as it rested in the Baptist church, while friends paid their last tribute to his memory in the hearing of as large an audience as ever gathered in the church. Dr. McDonald first introduced Dr. Yeager, President of Georgetown College, who told of their college days. Rev. Ryland Knight, a scholar and later a classmate in Seminary, then paid a most beautiful tribute, and Rev. W. E. Bryce concluded the short service at the church. The burial then took place at Grove Hill in his family lot. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 20:30:28 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Garriott, Francis M. s/o Garriott, Simeon - Unknown Co GARRIOTT, ROBERTS, TAYLOR, BIGGS "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884. GIBSON TOWNSHIP, WASHINTON COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 917 FRANCIS M. GARRIOTT, farmer, Little York, was born in Gibson Township, Washington Co., Ind., October 22, 1849, and is one of four children--Mary (deceased), Francis M., Leonidas R. and David G.--born to Simeon and Mary (Roberts) Garriott. These parents were natives of Kentucky and Pennsylvania respectively; were married in Floyd County, Ind., and at an early day settled in the township where our subject resides, where the father died in October, 1868. His widow yet survives him. Both affiliated with the United Brethren Church. Francis M. Garriott, like his father before him, has made farming his occupation through life, and is the owner of 373 acres of nicely-improved land. As a Democrat in politics he was elected Trustee of Gibson Township the spring of 1884, and is now serving as such. June 20, 1872, his marriage with Miss Mary E.Taylor, daughter of Samuel C. and Nancy J. (Biggs) Taylor, was solemnized, and to them five children have been born, named Orpheus S., Samuel C., Jennie M., Simeon F. and D. R. Mr. and Mrs. G. are members of the United Brethren Church. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 22:56:01 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Howell, Benjamin F. s/o Howell, Hannah Mead - Unknown Co HOWELL, MEAD, BLANKENBAKER "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 914 BENJAMIN F. HOWELL, a prominent citizen and merchant of the village of New Philadelphia, is a native of Franklin Township, and was born January 25, 1841, being the sixth child in a family of seven children born to Seth M. and Hannah (Mead) Howell, who were natives of Virginia and Kentucky respectively. The former came to this State about the year 1830, and first settled near Farabee's Station, in Washington Township. Benjamin remained at home, and assisted his parents on the farm until he attained the age of twenty years. He received a limited education, such as the facilities of his school days afforded. November 1, 1860, his marriage with Mary E. Blankenbaker was solemnized, and to their union the following named two children have been born: Hannah E. and Nora L.--both at home with their parents. Mr. Howell, up to March 18, 1870, was engaged in farming, since which time he has followed the mercantile business in New Philadelphia, carrying a stock of about $2,000, and doing an annual business of about $5,000 or $6,000. August 2, 1862, Mr. Howell realized the necessity of the preservation of our Union, and enlisted as a volunteer private in Company B, Sixty-sixth Indiana Regiment. Shortly after he was mustered in he was promoted to Orderly Sergeant, in which capacity he served until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged at Indianapolis, June 5, 1865. Gov. Morton recognized Mr. Howell's services, and a short time before he was discharged he commissioned him as First Lieutenant. He was present at the following important engagements: Richmond, Ky., where he was captured by Kirby Smith, of the Confederates; Dallas, Ga., Collierville, Tenn., at the taking of Atlanta, and with Sherman on his march to the sea. Mr. and Mrs. Howell and daughter Hannah are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He also belongs to the G. A. R. fraternity. In politics he is Republican, and takes a good live interest in the political affairs of the community in which he live. He has been Postmaster since 1873. Upon Mr. Howell's marriage he purchased eighty acres of timbered land and built him a hut in the woods, and succeeded in clearing thirty acres until he sold the same. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 23:07:13 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: McNight, William R. s/o Robertson, Elizabeth - Unknown Co MCNIGHT/MCKNIGHT, ROBERTSON "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 914 WILLIAM R. MCNIGHT, a prominent citizen and native of Franklin Township, was born May 19, 1827, being the youngest in a family of four children born to John and Elizabeth (Robertson) McKnight, who were natives of Virginia and Kentucky respectively, and of Irish and Scotch descent. The former was born May 8, 1789, and died August 12, 1866. In the year 1809 he, in company with his parents, came to this State and county and settled on the farm adjoining their present residence. Our immediate subject has always lived on the old homestead. He received a common school education such as the facilities of his day afforded. August 15, 1862, Mr. McKnight realized the necessity of the preservation of our Union and enlisted as a volunteer private in Company F, Sixty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, where he served until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged at Indianapolis June 15, 1865. He took part in the Atlanta campaign and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. The father of our subject was a soldier in the war of 1812. His occupation has always been farming and he has been quite successful in that pursuit. He now owns 245 acres of well improved land. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity. In politics he is a stanch Republican and he takes a good live interest in the political affairs of the community in which he lives, and has served as Township Assessor one term. His father, grandfather and great-grandfather are all buried on the adjoining farm. ------------------------------ From: "C. Richard Matthews" Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 14:05:25 -0500 Subject: KY-F: CEM: Givens Cem - Bell Co Surname Given Name Born Death Givens Corby D. 01/27/1888 05/30/1889 Givens Georgia V. 06/19/1882 06/29/1886 Givens A.G. 12/19/1818 09/06/1903 Givens Nancy 01/11/1828 10/23/1901 Several unmarked graves. ------------------------------ From: "C. Richard Matthews" Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 14:05:23 -0500 Subject: KY-F: CEM: Yellow Hill2 - Bell Co Surname Given Name Born Death Barnett C.M. 10/08/1870 07/29/1894 McTee Lucy no dates In the woods 200 foot from Yellow Hill Cemetery. Has 8 to 10 unmarked graves. ------------------------------ From: "C. Richard Matthews" Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 14:05:08 -0500 Subject: KY-F: CEM: Bussell Mt. Cem - Bell Co Surname Given Name Born Death Williams Wm. 09/30/1888 06/27/1924 Calyen Rachel one date D. 1912 Williams P. one date D. 03/02/1925 ------------------------------ From: "C. Richard Matthews" Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 17:02:52 -0500 Subject: KY-F: CEM: Partin Cem - Bell Co (replacement) Surname Given Name Born Death Mason Rev. Robert Dewey 10/25/1899 02/17/1945 Martin Gordon 09/11/1893 04/12/1936 Martin Trenie 03/12/1891 one date Webb Rev Leslie 03/28/1880 12/31/1959 Webb Alice K. 02/18/1882 10/07/1955 Mason Hillery Jr. 06/05/1931 10/16/1931 Davis Mary R. 02/15/1908 one date Davis Dewey 08/01/1907 04/19/1963 Underwood Horace David 03/16/1923 07/28/1993 Underwood Iva Jean 09/26/1927 05/26/1969 Partin Mart 09/07/1884 11/03/1976 Partin Vestney 08/30/1889 09/02/1936 Gibson Rev. Ira 11/05/1884 06/18/1925 Gibson L.L. 01/12/1850 04/12/1925 Gibson Rachel 08/15/1851 02/05/1921 Mason Sidney 11/12/1879 02/02/1924 Mason Wesley L. 04/27/1877 05/31/1935 Martin Nancy Ann 08/11/1875 10/11/1963 Lake Troy 06/02/1949 06/02/1949 Lake Bill 04/20/1884 03/12/1938 Lake Billie R. 06/18/1938 02/11/1941 Lake Jason 03/14/1927 01/09/1931 Lake Matthew 04/03/1917 07/21/1918 Lake Ellen 1894 1966 Partin Rev. Wm. 08/14/1844 05/28/1916 Partin Mary 03/27/1844 10/25/1923 Partin Foyester 04/15/1902 09/08/1918 Partin Mary Gibson 10/27/1875 02/03/1951 Partin James Henry 01/26/1873 12/04/1944 Partin Rev. William Cordell 1882 1963 Quillen Homer 05/24/1918 06/25/1990 Partin Laura M. 06/17/1899 10/24/1989 Partin W.L. Jr. 1927 1927 Money Ronald 07/13/1920 10/29/1923 Money Jacob Lafayette 12/28/1894 11/11/1972 Money Flordia 04/18/1895 10/28/1987 Partin Cora Lee 11/21/1925 02/24/1991 Partin Willie Lee 03/02/1899 10/25/1984 Partin Andrew Willis 05/15/1917 02/17/1984 Abramowicy Edmund 04/29/1923 05/21/1991 Givens Gladys K. 08/08/1907 07/02/1985 Givens Roy 09/21/1893 10/17/1976 Drumons M.C. no dates Drummonds Rev. McKinley 12/07/1898 02/25/1960 Drummonds Georgia V. 07/06/1891 06/03/1980 Givens P.J. no dates Givens G.C. no dates Givens O.D. no dates Smith Cornelia 04/21/1872 02/21/1935 Smith Burrel 07/22/1866 10/15/1940 Miracle Bessie 09/27/1927 one date Miracle Betty Sue 05/09/1940 one date Noe Lusinda 1870 1934 Noe James Elbert 10/07/1892 10/14/1918 Noe C.C. 12/11/1846 03/03/1931 Miracle William 06/06/1870 11/29/1959 Miracle Lizzie 05/05/1872 05/25/1970 Partin Seward W. 09/05/1906 07/30/1990 Owens Lawrence W. 11/22/1899 06/03/1994 Owens Grace P. 03/28/1904 one date Thompson Adam V. 08/15/1928 09/07/1991 Thompson Nadine O. 07/10/1927 one date Carter W.E. 05/12/1912 11/18/1919 Carter Winnie 08/08/1885 10/29/1930 Carter Mitchell 10/05/1879 06/19/1936 Carter Rufus 03/16/1907 01/17/1969 Carter Harry Lee 11/28/1924 03/15/1992 Marcum James Harvey 10/12/1940 10/15/1945 Marcum Estol Gillis 02/16/1932 one date Marcum Minnie Eiler 10/24/1886 06/20/1942 Marcum Thomas Russell 10/05/1880 09/19/1951 Marcum John Howard 12/21/1933 01/18/1965 Marcum Flora Hodge 06/01/1905 03/01/1943 Marcum Clyde R. 09/22/1908 06/09/1964 Williams Mary Ada 12/15/1886 11/04/1926 Maxwell Dovy 05/08/1869 03/01/1928 Maxwell D.M. 10/08/1856 01/04/1940 Maxwell Gary Leroy 04/12/1896 12/17/1942 Maxwell Grace Mae 06/14/1904 07/23/1987 Williams Cora Lee 04/09/1902 03/03/1932 Dunaway Lilia M. 1888 1958 Dunaway John 1888 1958 ------------------------------ From: "C. Richard Matthews" Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 17:03:49 -0500 Subject: KY-F: CEM: Kettle Island Cem - Bell Co Surname Given Name Born Death Nunn Bruce 09/25/1916 05/18/1947 Price Glen Allen 04/06/1946 07/06/1946 Nunn Lawrence 1890 1956 Sutton Joyce no dates Grant Zoria Stewart 01/30/1898 01/14/1934 Grant June 06/27/1932 06/27/1932 Ridner Felix Harrison 01/01/1945 04/07/1945 Ridner Randel Lee 04/28/1943 04/29/1943 Hensley Kathline 03/03/1940 03/03/1940 Howard Katherine 11/30/1922 03/07/1924 Carr Clauda H. 03/20/1923 08/10/1926 Hoskins Bessie 05/22/1931 11/18/1931 Collett Loyd 10/18/1901 09/09/1923 Brown Walter 1921 1961 Brown Nettie 1892 1937 Brown Jake 1893 1951 Brown Edward 1922 1967 Lowe Bonnie Bly 01/18/1920 03/03/1921 Frost Chester Arthur 09/19/1894 02/21/1920 Frost Lawrence Eldred 04/09/1917 07/15/1919 Lowe Lester 03/04/1896 07/11/1959 Powell Talmage F. 11/09/1918 11/10/1918 Elliott Paul Wendel 1954 1955 Elliott Nannie 1919 1966 Bush John 04/14/1919 04/15/1919 Engle Noel 1855 1941 Engle Mary T. 1867 1943 Engle Mary E. 1930 1934 Engle Erma 1910 1910 Hatfield Debbie D. 1948 1948 Moore Alexander 05/15/1868 06/23/1940 Lowe Bertha 1888 1940 Jones Martha 1978 1978 Sutton Linda no dates Moore Katherine 1871 1961 West C.A. 1978 1978 Elliott Charlie 1949 1983 Rose Emily 1941 1995 Rose Jessee 1929 1982 Brice Clint 1890 1984 Brice Goldie 1901 1979 ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps V1 #239 *************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genelaogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. 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