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The Weekly Tribune 1854
DEATHS IN THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI

The following death notices appeared in The Weekly Tribune, Liberty, Clay 
County, Missouri during the year of 1854.  Some the deaths did not occur in 
Clay County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s).

Jan 6, 1854:
In this county, on the 2d inst., Mr. Benj. A. Simms, aged 55 years.

Death by Accident – We learn that a young man, named Cawthorne, son of the 
late Allen Cawthorne, who resided near Mexico, in Audrain county, was found 
dead in the woods on Friday, 16th inst.  It seems that he had been employed by 
a neighbor to split rails, and on the receding Monday, after dinner, left the 
house, ostensibly to go to his wor, but not returning at night, it was then 
supposed he had gone to his mother’s and for this reason, was not sought for.  
On Friday his mother, requiring his advice in regard to a proposed sale of 
cattle, sent to where she supposed he was yet employed; this led to a search 
for him when he was found at the place where he had been at work, dead. – In 
attempting to roll a log his arm had been caught under it, and the log had 
rolled over the length of his arm and upon his neck, where it rested and in 
this position he had survived until the day he was found, as was evident from 
the fact that his body was not yet stiff when found.  He was 20 or 21 years of 
age.  Columbia Journal.

Jan 20, 1854:
At the Carson House, in Rochport, on the 3d inst., Mr. Neil McGinniss, aged 44 
years. – He was on his way with his family to this county.

At Prairie Park, on the 10th inst., in the 13th year of his age, Lewis Linn, 
fourth son of the Hon. James H. Birch.

Jan 27, 1854:
Died at the “Carson House” in Rochport, Mo., on thee 3d inst., Mr. Neil 
McGinnis, aged 44 years.  Mr. M. was a resident of Missouri, from 1839 to 
1844, at which time he returned to Kentucky, remained with a widowed mother 
till her death, and when attacked by his last sickness was on his return to 
Missouri for permanent settlement.  He was attended in his last illness by his 
wife, and his brother Strother H. McGinnis, of Clay, who join in gratitude to 
Mr. Carson and Lady, Dr. Wilcox his physician, and other friends at Rochport, 
for their kind attention on the deceased in his last illness.  He died of 
Typhoid fever.

In this county, on the 14th inst., after a protracted illness, Mrs. Ann T. 
Beauchamp, aged about thirty years.

Feb 10, 1854:
In St. Louis, on the 7th inst., Mrs. Louisa wife of Graham L. Hughes, Esq., 
late of this city.

Mar 3, 1854:
Thomas L. Tillery. – We regret very much to learn that Mr. Tillery, late of 
the firm of Willson, Parker & Tillery, of this City, died on the 22d ult., at 
San Antonio, Texas.  His health had been bad for sometime past, and he went to 
the South a few months since, hoping that he might improve his health in its 
mild and salubrious climate, but he only found a grave.  Mr. Tillery was 
universally beloved by our Citizens, and ranked among the best business men of 
our City.  He leaves a young wife and many warm and devoted friends to mourn 
his early death. – Independence Messenger.

Obituary
At a meeting of Chosen Friends’ Lodge, No. 21, I.O.O.F., February 22d, 1854, 
the following report was adopted:
Death has again invaded our circle. In the inscrutable dispensation of a wise 
Providence, our beloved brother and companion, Thos. L. Tillery, has been 
called away from the fleeting scenes of earth; and whilst we would reverently 
acknowledge the justice and wisdom of “Him who cannot err,” we lament that in 
life’s early manhood – in the opening dawn of a bright and useful career – he 
has fallen, and that we may no longer enjoy his cheerful presence and social 
communion.
To his bereaved relations, we would express our sympathy in their afflictions; 
to his stricken wife, the consolation of mutual sorrow; and that the memory of 
his virtues and example may be green in our hearts, we do resolve – 
That the insignia of mourning shall be present in our Hall during a period of 
six months, and that the members of this Lodge will wear the usual badge for 
the space of thirty days.
Published by order of the Lodge.
J.W.H. Patton, Rec. Sec’ry.

Mar 24, 1854:
On willow Springs Flat, El Dorado county, California, Jan. 7th of intermittent 
fever, Benj. Matthews, formerly of this county, aged twenty-six years.

Mar 31, 1854:
In this county, at the residence of Wm. Swinney, on the 25th instant, of 
diarrhea, Riley P. Smith, aged about 26 years.  His residence not known, but 
he is supposed to be from some of the lower counties in this State.  St. Louis 
papers and Cape Girardeau Eagle please copy.  For any information wanted, 
address Wm. Swinney or O.P. Mitchell, Liberty, Mo.

Apr 7, 1854:
Murder by Poisoning.
Our town was thrown into a considerable excitement on Monday morning last, by 
the report of the poisoning of Jacob Forth and James Morgan, on Sunday 
evening, on the island opposite this city.  The wife of Forth and her two 
brothers and sister, by the name of Fielder were arrested by H.B. Herndon, the 
Deputy U.S. Marshal, and brought before Geo. W. Gist, Esq., where after a 
thorough and patient examination of two days, the prisoners were all 
discharged, as in the opinion of the Justice, facis, sufficient, were not 
proved to warrant his binding them over for trial before the U.S. Court.  
Strychnine or arsenic was put in a jug of liquor, from which Forth and Morgan 
drank.  Forth died almost immediately.  Morgan is still living but not out of 
danger.  We forbear comments at present. – Weston Reporter.

May 5, 1854:
In this city, on the 27th ult., Mrs. Piersey Ellen, wife of Bishop A. Bayley, 
Esq., of this city, in the 38th year of her age.

May 12, 1854:
In this city, on the 27th ult., Mrs. Piersey Helen, wife of Bishop A. Bayley, 
Esq., of this city, in the 38th year of her age.  ( republished to correct 
name)

On the 8th, after a long and painful illness, Mrs. Minerva Jane McDonald, wife 
of Orlando G. McDonald, of Plattsburg, Mo.

Dreadful Casulty. – A daughter of Mrs. Tomlinson, living eight miles east of 
this place, went out to burn a plant bed the early part of the week.  The bed 
was surrounded by prairie, and the fire communicated to it.  The young lady – 
who was some seventeen years old – endeavored to put it out, but unfortunately 
the fire caught her clothing, burning her dreadfully, from the effects of 
which she died on Thursday evening last. – St. Jo. Gazette.

May 26, 1854:
Died – in this county, on the 14th inst., Wieatt B. Arnold, aged thirty-nine 
years.

Jun 2, 1854:
Died – In Mt. Gilead neighborhood, on the 31st ult., Mr. William Tracy, 
merchant, aged about thirty years.

Jun 9, 1854:
The cholera has subsided, measurably, at Richfield.  Our latest dates from 
there state that no new cases had occurred in the past three or four days, and 
the old cases were all improving.  
A large bank of rotten potatoes in the town, many thin, caused the disease – 
and again there are others who think differently, and base their opinion on 
the fact that the disease did not prevail near the potatoes.
The following persons have died of the disease:
May 30th, Thomas C. Reed’s little girl.
       “         James Reed’s daughter
       “         J.G. Pric’s Negro woman.
       “         Dent Violet’s wife and child.
June 1st,     Dent Violet’s child
   “    2d, Dent Violet and child.
May 30th, Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Canach.
June 2d, William M. Barrett.
   “    2d, Mrs. Broomfield.
   “    5th, Vincent S. Crawford.

Jun 23, 1854:
Died – In Santa Fe, on the 20th May, Enos? J. Vuughan, formerly of this 
county, aged about fifty years.  He was interred with Masonic honors.  He was 
murdered, and the Governor of Santa Fe offers a reward of $200 for the 
apprehension of the murderer.

Jun 30, 1854:
In Independence, on the 19th inst., of Cholera, Marcus W. Sweatnam, aged 22 
years, son of T.T. Sweatnam, Esq., of this county.

Jul 7, 1854:
Died, at his residence adjoining this city, on Saturday morning, July 1st, Mr. 
Samuel Ringo, aged 56 years.  The immediate cause of his death was a carbuncle 
on his face, though he had been seriously afflicted for several years from 
Appoplexy.  From an intimate and familiar acquaintance with the deceased for 
24 years, in the relations of a business man, a husband and father, I can say, 
in all sincerity, that I have never known a better man.  The leading traits in 
Mr. Ringo’s character were punctuality and honesty, and these traits are 
carried into every act of his life.  A more devoted husband and father never 
lived than Samuel Ringo.  The comfort of his family, and the education of his 
children, since his retirement from the scenes of early labors as a merchant 
in Liberty, to his beautiful country seat, absorbed most of his thoughts, and 
engaged most of his attention.  He spared neither trouble or expense in 
ornamenting his houses and his grounds, and providing for his children as they 
grew up into manhood and engaged in business for themselves.  Mr. Ringo came 
to this city upwards of 30 years ago, and was engaged in business as a 
merchant for upwards of 25 years.  No man ever doubted his honesty or was 
afraid to take his word or his note, and those who were most intimate with him 
do well appreciate his social qualities and his kindness of heart.  He made no 
display of his deeds of charity, yet he was one of the most charitable of 
men.  Truly the “old settlers” are fast passing away; one by one of those who 
took friendly council together in this place 20 to thirty years ago has passed 
to the spirit world, and but a few are left.  These though produce melancholy 
feelings, and yet often do we love to think of the virtues of those early 
friends, and the pleasure we have enjoyed from their society.  Whilst we are 
permitted to live, we shall think of none more kind regard than Samuel Ringo.  
It is a pleasing thought that our friend, in his last days, put his trust in 
the Atonement of our blessed Savior, and though not a member of His visible 
church, yet hoped in His mercy for pardon and salvation.  May God, of his 
goodness, bless the widow, and children of our friend; may he preserve them 
from the snares and temptations of the world; may He draw them to Himself by 
the warnings of His Holy Spirit, and crown the all with everlasting 
life.              A Friend.

Jul 28, 1854:
An Old Citizen Gone. – We are pained to announce the sudden death of Jaj. 
Henry H. Ready of this county.  He died after about two hour’s illness, on 
Sunday last, in the 52d year of his age.  He died of apoplexy, a disease which 
he had been several times previously threatened.  Maj. Ready was one of our 
most respectable, influential citizens, and his death is a public loss, He was 
buried with Masonic honors.  At the time of his death he was a candidate for 
county court Judge.  Columbia Statesman.

Aug 4, 1854:
In Liberty, on the 30th ult., Ella Sabina, infant daughter of Nathaniel and 
Bettie K. Grant, aged 11 days.

Another of our old and venerable citizens has been removed from our midst by 
death.  Judge John Hendley, formerly of Lexington, KY., but for upwards of 
twenty years a resident of  this place, died on Tuesday night last.  Judge 
Hendley was upwards of eighty years of age, possessed great vigor of 
constitution, and with his temperate and prudent habits would, doubtless, have 
lived longer, but for the excessive warm and dry weather.  He was a great 
favorite with everybody.  His social qualities, and his recollection of early 
times and of the many great events in the history of Kentucky, gave to his 
conversation unusual interest.  Many old friends will not be able to find a 
man who can fill his place where social converse is kept.  The Judge’s family 
consists of a son in California, and two daughters in this city.  

Death of a Judge.  A telegraphic dispatch from Lexington, dated 24th, 
says: “Hon. Henderson Young, Judge of the 6th Judicial District, died at his 
residence near this place, yesterday morning.”

Aug 25, 1854:
Mr. Wm. H. Dorsey, of Baltimore, and son-in-law of Michael Arthur, Esq., of 
this county, died a few days ago in New York of Cholera.  He was a member of 
the house of Keeler, Duvall & Dorsey.

Sep 29, 1854:
In this place, on the 28th instant, Mrs. Minerva Whitcomb, aged about 33 years.

Oct 6, 1854:
In this county, on the 25th ult., James H. Donaldson, aged 32 years.

Oct 13, 1854:
A dispatch has been received in this city announcing the death of Rev. Tyree 
C. Harris of Lexington.  Mr. H. was a young man of great ability, and his loss 
will be sensibly felt by the Baptist denomination to which body he belonged.  
His place will be hard to fill.  He leaves a young wife, several small 
children, and countless friends throughout the state to lament his early death.

Nov 3, 1854:
In Independence, on the 22d inst., John W. son of Capt. John W. and Marcella 
J. Reed, aged 18 months and 6 days.

Nov 24, 1854:
In Lincoln county, Mo., on the 26th October, James Verdier, aged 90 years, 8 
months and 9 days.  He was born near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, of French Hugenot 
parentage, was a communicant in the Presbyterian church for upwards of sixty 
six years, and was strictly honest in all his dealings, and esteemed by all 
who knew him.
At the same place, on the 4th of August last, Mary Verdier, wife of James 
Verdier, in the 77th year of her age.

In this county, on the – inst., Robertson Clarke.

At the residence of his friend, Jacob P. Hymer, four miles from this city on 
the 14th September last, of consumption, Thomas Riley, formerly of Troy, New 
York.  During his three years’ stay with us, he was beloved by all who had the 
pleasure of his acquaintance.  His funeral discourse will be delivered by Rev. 
Henry Hill, on Wednesday, the 29th inst., at 2 o’clock. P.M. at the house of 
J.P. Hymer, where he died.

Dec 1, 1854:
In this county, on the 23d ult., after a short and painful affliction, James 
Noel, formerly of Boyle county, Ky.

In St. Clair county, on the 12th inst., Capt. Chas. Younger, formerly of 
Jackson county, Mo.









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