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The Liberty Weekly Tribune 1850
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 1850.  Some the deaths did not occur in 
Clay County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s).

Jan 4, 1850:
In this place on the 23rd December last, Mary Matilda, infant daughter of S.B. 
& M.E. Green – aged ten months and nineteen days.

Jan 11, 1850:
Marriage and Death. – Mr. John Sims, of Pulaski Illinois, was married to Miss 
Lucinda G. Edmonds, of Springfield, last Christmas eve.  On Friday evening 
following, his friends were called to lament his death, from an illness of only 
two days duration.

Jan 18, 1850:
In this county on 1st of November last Virginia Morton, aged one year one month 
and sixteen days.  On the 11th inst., Mary Mildred, aged three years four 
months and eight days – daughter of John and Hannah W. Bronaugh, of Clay county.

In this county, on the 16th, Miss Lucy Amanda Starke, aged about 18 years.

Jan 25, 1850:
In this county, on the 16th, Miss Catharine Starke, aged about 18 Years.

Feb 22, 1850:
On Thursday evening, Feb. 14th 1850, at her residence, of Apoplexy, Mrs. Sarah 
Wirt, in the 65th year of her age, consort of Mr. George Wirt.
The deceased at an early age of her life embraced Christianity, and through the 
course of a long, and useful life, gave ample proof, that she never lost sight 
of the great truth, “that God is good unto all and his tender mercies are over 
all his works.”
When the fell Destroyer marked his victim, she was perfectly reconciled, and in 
full possession of all her faculties, gave directions that her children should 
be called in – to those present she said “I am going home.”  In the latter part 
of her life her views became more extended and died in the full assurance of 
the “Restitution of all things which God had spoken by the mouth of his 
prophets.” leaning in full confidence, on her Redeemer for that support, which 
to the Christian makes the passage to the grave so easy.  The deceased has left 
a husband, children and numerous friends (for to know her was but to love, and 
reverence her) to mourn her loss, yet they should not mourn as those without 
hope, for the assurance to them is that in the morning of the resurrection she 
will arise and enter into a never ending bliss.
“For death to her did bring no sting.
The grave no desolation,
‘Tis sweet to die,
With Jesus nigh,
The Rock of our salvation.”

Mar 22, 1850:
In this county, on Sunday the 17th inst., Mr. Albion T. Barnes aged about 30 
years.

Apr 5, 1850:
At a regular meeting of Richmond Lodge No. 57, of Free and Accepted Masons, on 
the evening of the 30th inst., the following Preamble and Resolutions were 
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, We have learned with deep sorrow, that it has pleased Almighty God to 
call from time to eternity, while sojourning in the far-distant land of 
California, our friend and Brother John H. Morehead, who about a year ago 
parted with us full of life and hope, and Whereas, it is custom, with our time 
honored Institution, when the hand of death has been laid upon a Brother, thus, 
to testify our respect for his memory; Therefore, in obedience to that custom 
as well as from the promptings of our fraternal feelings:
Resolved.  That in the death of our friend and Brother we have lost one whose 
Masonic and upright deportment, rendered him a useful citizen and an ornament 
to society; whose uniform kindness and benevolence of heart, had given him 
distinguished stations in our Lodge; whose leading star was philanthropy, and 
whose principles were an unceasing devotion to the cause of virtue and morality.
Resolved.  That we tender to his afflicted wife and children our heartfelt 
sympathy for their irreparable loss.
Resolved.  That in testimony of our respect and esteem for the memory of our 
departed friend and Brother we will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty 
days.
Resolved.  That a copy of the foregoing Preamble and Resolutions be delivered 
to the wife of the deceased.
Resolved.  That the Secretary be requested to furnish a copy of the above 
Preamble and Resolutions to the Editor of the Liberty “Tribune” for publication.

Apr 12, 1850:
In this county, on Sunday the 7th of consumption.  Miss Caroline, daughter of 
Jhn and Elizabeth Terrill, aged about 25 years.

Arp 19, 1850:
In this place on the 18th inst., Sarah Francis, daughter of Thomas and 
Catharine Sublette, aged 8 years and 9 months.

Jun 7, 1850:
On the 19th ult., after a very short but sever illness, in Cynthiana, Ky., Mr. 
Jas. Pmeroy, a native of Ireland, and for the past twenty-five years a highly 
respectable citizen of Cynthiana.

Jun 14, 1850:
In this place on the 6th inst., Thomas H., Infant son of Dr. F.A.H. Garlichs.

Jun 21, 1850:
Departed this life, on June 13th, 1850; in the County, Mrs. Lucy, consort of 
Wm.  S. Campbell, in the 63d year of her age.
In this dispensation of Providence, Death has robbed society of an estimable 
member, and filled the hearts of many surviving friends with sadness and 
sorrow.  The great length of time she resided amongst us, afforded us an 
opportunity of becoming thoroughly acquainted with the qualities of her mind 
and heart; which acquaintance, we are glad to say, conduced to strengthen the 
ties and render more indellible the impressions of regard, friendship, and 
affection that were formed in earlier years.  Exemplary deportment, amiability 
of disposition, energy and decision of character, and fidelity in the discharge 
of every social and domestic relation were the shining qualities that won for 
her the esteem and confidence of an extensive circle of friends, who are now 
mournfully sensible of their bereavement.  To say that she was exempt from 
fault or error would be ascribing to her a perfection not to be attained by 
mortals.  Let them who are themselves perfect – point out her imperfections.  
We can assert with truth that she possessed in no ordinary degree those 
qualities that adorn and dignify female character, and which invariably command 
respect and admiration.
  Melancholy is the thought – that there is an “appointed time” when he 
whose “councils are inscrutable” shall blast the fairest charms he has 
bestowed, and mar the glory of his own “handy-work.”  True it is – there is no 
earthly bond of friendship or love, however strong, no human attachment, 
however, great, but sooner or later must be separated forever.  Not the 
brightest objects of our highest regard, or fondest love, or purest affection 
can evade the dreadful fiat – “Dust thou art,  and unto dust thou shalt 
return.”  The lassitude of a prolonged and painful illness never for a moment 
disturbed the placidity of her mind, obscured the brightness of her celestial 
hopes, nor interrupted the course of the sweet and gentle stream that flowed 
from the purest fount of love and affection.  Meekness, Patience and like 
heavenly virtues clung to her dying couch.  Her last words exemplified the 
beauty of Christian resignation; and the truthfulness and felicity of Christian 
reliance were portrayed in the serenity and composure that sat upon her 
countenance ere the weary clay resigned its immortal spirit.  Hers was a 
constitution that yielded no easy conquest to the arch destroyer, but subdued 
by lingering and wasting disease rather faded from earth.  Her memory embalmed 
with rare virtues and noble qualities will live in the hearts of all who knew 
her. In her last moments, and under the full conviction of approaching 
dissolution, she manifested a firmness, patience and resignation , that 
disarmed death of all its terrors.  Let us then imitate her example, and submit 
without a murmur to the decree of providence.  She has left this vale of woe, 
the “places that have known her, shall know her no more for-ever.” But through 
the gloom of sorrow there breaks a ray of comfort, it is the consoling 
reflection that she
“Has gone to a world of bliss,
Far beyond the tears of this.”

Jun 28, 1850:
Died in this County on the 26th inst., at the residence of E.M. Samuel, Esq., 
Col. Jesse W. Garner, aged 68 years.
Col. Garner, emigrated to Missouri, from Winchester, Ky., upwards of 26 years 
age, and settled in Old Franklin, where resided many years, and made the 
acquaintance and friendship of such men as Dr. Hardage Lane, H.R. Gamble, Esq., 
Genl. Smith, Charles French, Esq., Abiel Leonard, Esq., and many others of the 
first, and most prominent settlers of the Boonslick country.  From Franklin he 
removed Fayette, where he resided until the 1841.  He then removed to Ray 
county and remained there until the year 1848, when he settled near this 
place.  Wherever he lived, he was universally regarded as an honest man.  In 
his family relations he was kind and affectionate, and overflowing with 
sympathy towards all.  He was emphatically, a good, a kind, and an honest man, 
and possessed more than an ordinary share of strong common sense.  He never 
made a public profession of religion, yet the writer of this has reason to know 
that he professed to have been changed from a state of nature to a state of 
grace, by the Holy Spirit, and it was his intention to make a public profession 
of his faith in Christ by attaching himself to the church.  His family are not 
without hope that he is now in the Paradise of God.       M.

In this County on the 25th inst. Jenetta N. Swetnam, daughter of Th. T. & 
Caroline Swetnam – aged 11 years 3 months and 7 days.

In St. Joseph on the 20th inst., Mr. Geo. W. Campbell, (son of W.S. Campbell of 
this county) aged about 40 years.

In St. Joseph on the 13th inst., Laura H. daughter of Dr. R.L. and Georginna A. 
Wood, aged 8 months.

Jul 5, 1850:
In this place on Wednesday the 4th inst., Mrs. Mar. Bunds, wife of John Bunds, 
of this place – aged about 24 years.

Jul 26, 1850:
Died, at Liberty, Missouri, on the 23d day of July, 1850, Bernard McDermott, 
aged about thirty-seven years.  Mr. McDermott was a native of Ireland;  his 
father whose name is believed to be John McDermott, is supposed to live within 
seven miles of Londonderry.  Two of his sisters, Ann and Mary, emigrated to 
this country some years ago; and were last heard of in Philadelphia, Pa.  Mr. 
McDermott, in his lifetime, made several fruitless efforts to ascertain the 
residence of his sisters.  He was a Tailor by trade, but has been engaged in 
the grocery business in Liberty for the last eight or nine years.  He was 
uniformily respected and esteemed by all who knew him, and it is confidently 
believed by the writer of this notice that he had not a single enemy in this 
community, his many good qualities endeared him to a large circle of sorrowing 
friends.  Mr. McDermott had acquired some property, which will be carefully 
attended to until claimed by his legal heirs.  Should this article be seen by 
any one acquainted with his relatives, they are desired to inform them.  Any 
letter of inquiry addressed E.D. Murray, Liberty, Mo., will meet with prompt 
attention.
  The “Boston Pilot”, “Catholic Herald”, Philadelphia, and “Freeman’s Journal,” 
and “Irish Advocate” New York, are requested to copy the above.  

Aug 2, 1850:
In this place, on the 1st., after a short illness, Dr. James H. Reed, aged --- 
years.

Aug 16, 1850:
In this place on the 8th, Mr. John Dinwiddie, of the “Union Hotel” – aged – 
years.

In this place on the 14th, Emily Alah, infant daughter of Elexis and C.F. Mudd.

The Funeral of the late Col Jesse W. Garner will be preached in the Methodist 
Church in this place on Sunday the 25th August, at 11 o’clock, a.m., by Rev 
Z.N. Roberts.  After which the Masonic Funeral Services will be held by Liberty 
Lodge No. 31.  Member of the fraternity, and visiting bretheren, will be 
punctual in their attendance at Mason Hall at 10 o’clock, a.m.
F.A.H. Garlichs.
A. Lightburne, Sec’ry.

Aug 23, 1850:
FROM THE PLAIN
Several letters have been received from the California Emigrants from this 
place an vicinity.  We annex the news they contain, as fare as we can gather.
  Letters have been received from T. Emerson and S.C. Hutchison, dated the 3d 
and 6th of June, 4 day travel this side of Fort Laramie.  They were all well, 
and getting along comfortably, and expect to reach California by the 10th of 
August.
  Mr. James Smith, of this place, in company with Messrs. Beck, Tally and 
others, also of this place, wrote from Fort Laramie on the 13th June.  They 
were all well, and had been so, thus far.  Their expedition was to complete the 
trip in 60 days.
  Mr. Geo. H. Dulaney wrote from the North Platte, on the 9th of June.  He was 
well traveling with oxen, and was daily passing mule and horse teams.  There 
was considerable sickness at that point, and some deaths.
  Mr. Samuel A. Armstrong, (step-son of Gen. J.H. Hobbs, of this vicinity,) 
wrote from Fort Laramie, on the 24th of June.- He was in the company of Rev. 
Alven Mussett.  The entire company with one exception, had been sick, and one 
had died  - a Mr. Gibbs, who had joined them at Harrisonville.  He also mention 
the death of Geo.Cheathom, of Cambridge; and Mr. Jacob Zimmerman, of this 
place, who died on the 18th, at the crossings of the Platte.  He had passed Mr. 
McCoy, of this place, whose wagon had broken down; from the fragments he was 
making pack-saddle, intending to go through with his animals packed – he passed 
him about the 20th.  He saw the sons of Mr. John Moore, of old Chariton, at the 
crossings of the Platte – all well.  He speaks of the suffering, sickness and 
death, between Fort Kearney and the Upper crossings of the South Platte, as 
being beyond anything he ever witnessed, and says he would not go through it 
again for all the gold in California.  One hundred and forty miles of the route 
resembled a grave yard, so numerous were the graves.  He had witnessed the 
death of as many as sixteen in a single day.  The health of all had improved 
and they were getting along well.. – Col Woodson Farr, of Chariton was two day 
behind him.

Aug 30, 1850:
Death of Jesse Baxter – We neglected in our last number to notice the death 
Jesse Baxter (brother of John Baxter of this place) in California, by 
drowning.  He was in the prime of life, and highly esteemed by those who 
enjoyed his acquaintance.  We sincerely sympathise with his relatives of 
Providence.  Peace to his ashes!

Of Cholera, on Tuesday the 14th inst., in Ray county, MO., at the residence of 
Capt., Wm. Duncan, Mrs. Polly Ann Duncan ?inn, in the 50th year of her age, 
sister of Governor Joseph Duncan of Illinois, and of the late and lamented 
Capt. Ben Moor, who met his untimely end in the late Mexican war whilst 
fighting gallantly for his county.  
In the death of this distinguished lady society has been deprived of one of its 
brightest ornaments and the church of one of its most zealous, devoted and 
valued members.  The deceased had been an exemplary Christian during the 
greater part of her life, having attached herself to the Presbyterian church 
many years ago, and was distinguished for her untiring zeal in the cause of her 
Redeemer.  She was well versed in the scriptures of Divine Truth, and 
exemplified them in her daily walks and conversation through life.  She was 
beloved by all whom she associated with in her daily avocations for her 
personal, intellectual, moral and Christian worth, and was a model of mildness, 
piety and devotion to her God.  The deceased was born in Paris, Ky., and from 
thence removed to Vandalia, Illinois; after remaining there for some length of 
time, she again removed to Jefferson City, which place was her residence when 
she died.  The deceased was on a visit to this county to see her relatives and 
numerous friends who had anticipated a great deal of pleasure from an 
intercourse with one so gifted and beloved.  But alas for the hopes of earthly 
joys! She was called to the realms of bliss, where her generous heart will rest 
in peace, free from pain; and we can say in the language of another, “Blessed 
are the dead that die in the Lord:
She has gone from the troubles and sorrows below
To that region where joys everlasting have birth;
She has gone, the bright regions of bliss to explore
Whither Jesus her Savior has entered before.
She has left one brother and four children to mourn their irreparable loss.  
Two of her children and a grandson were present when her spirit took its 
departure from its tenement of clay to dwell in that happy land where parting 
from friends will be no more.  May the Lord bless the bereaved children, for 
their loss on earth is irreparable.

Near Fort Laramie, on the 26th June, 1850, on his way to California, Solomon F. 
Lance, son of B. Lance of Clay – aged about 20 years.

Sep 6, 1850:
Death of William H. Webber. – California has required a large sacrifice of 
Bangoreans, and among them we have to record the death of Wm. H. Webber, a 
young man of this city, a printer by trade.   We have received a letter from 
R.H. Miller, Esq., editor of the Liberty (Missouri) Tribune, stating that young 
Webber arrived at that place last spring and was employed in the Tribune 
office, where he won the respect and confidence of his employer and all with 
whom he associated.  He was desirous of reaching California, and Mr. Miller 
reposed so much confidence in him for his industry and honesty, that he 
assisted in securing for him a situation in a train, and fitted him out.  But 
ere he had reached half the distance, and when about eleven hundred miles on 
the road, Death claimed him for his own, and he now lies buried on the 
boundless prairies.  His companions all thought well of him, and comforted his 
last hours and mourned his loss.  To his parents in this city this must be sad 
intelligence indeed.  He was their hope.  Misfortunes have clustered upon them; 
and now this blow knocks heavily at their hearts.  May He who tempers the wind 
to the shorn lamb sustain them in their dark hour and afford them those needed 
consolations which the world cannot give or take away. – Bango (Maine) Whig.

Sep 20, 1850:
In Richmond, Mo., on the 2d inst., Joseph Bennett son of Hon. George W. Dunn – 
aged eight months.

In this place, on the 13th, John P., infant son of J.P. & A.D. Boughton – 
aged   --  months.

In this county, on the 10th, Mrs. Ann, consort of Capt. Harvey Lee.

In Clay county, Mo., on the 1st day of September, at the advanced age of 100 
years, Mr. Robert Burnsides, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.  Mr. Burnsides 
was born in North Carolina in the year 1750, emigrated to Kentucky at an early 
day; made that state his home for many years; and removed to Missouri about 8 
years ago.  He was highly esteemed, as an honest man, by all who knew him.  
Peace to his remains.  A few more years, and none of that patriotic band who 
faced British balls and bayonets will be seen amongst us.  Mr. Burnsides was 
a “pensioner,” and thus proved that he was an actor in the scenes of the 
Revolution.

Oct 18, 1850:
On the 25th of June, of Cholera, near Fort Laramie, W.P. Hughes, in the 40th 
year of his age.

Oct 25, 1850:
In this county on the 21st, Mr. Richard Simms, aged near 100 years.  Obituary 
next paper.

Death of Rev. Robt. James. – Our last advices from California announce the 
death of this gentleman.  Mr. James is well known in this community.  He was a 
man much liked by all who enjoyed his acquaintance; and as a Revivalist he had 
but few equals in this country.  We think we speak within the bounds of reason 
when we affirm that more additions have been made to the Baptist Church; in 
Clay county, under his preaching (length of time considered) than under that of 
any other person.  He leaves (in this county) a wife and several children to 
deplore his loss.  Peace to his ashes.
Thomas Pence and Wm. Maxwell, of Clay, are also dead.
(Transcriber’s Note:  Husband of Zerelda and father of Frank and Jesse)

Nov 8, 1850:
In this county on Oct. 21st, Mr. Richard Simms, in the 99th year of his age.
Mr. S. was born in Stafford county, Va. in 1752, and resided there until the 
year 1816, at which time he emigrated to Kentucky, and lived there until he 
moved to the State which occurred in 1829.  On his arrival in Missouri he 
settled in this county and lived here until his death.  Mr. S. was a 
Revolutionary soldier and was engaged in service during the hard winter 1777-
78, when the army was encamped at Valley Forge, and was in the battle of 
Brandywine and other engagements not remembered by the war.
The gallant patriots who achieved our Independence are fast passing away.  But 
few live now; and soon those few will be called to the “spirit land” – may we 
imitate their example.  In the death of Mr. S. the community has lost a good 
citizen.  Peace to his dust. 

Nov 15, 1850:
In this place, on Tuesday the 12th inst., after a protracted illness, Mrs. 
Katharine F. Reed, aged about 50 years.

Nov 29, 1850:
In Jefferson city, on the 13th and 14 instant, Peter Thomas Gatewood, Joseph 
Bowman, and John Lee, infant sons of Col. John Lee and Cordelia Howard, late of 
Fayette county, Kentucky.
Col. Howard embarked on the Lightfoot, at St. Louis, for Liberty, Clay county, 
but was compelled to stop in this city in consequence of the sickness of his 
family.  In the course of a few days after he arrived here, the three 
interesting children named, fell victims to the Cholera, though they had all 
the attentions which medical skill and kind nursing could afford.  We sincerely 
sympathise with the afflicted family, and to the bereaved father and mother we 
would address the consolatory thought, that there is a bright world beyond the 
grave, where parents and children will meet, never to part again.

Dec 27, 1850:
Died in Memphis, Tenn., on the 26th November last, Rebecca Younger, wife of 
Coleman Younger, Esq., of this place.  She was the daughter of Major Wm. L. 
Smith, long a resident of this place, and now of California.  Mrs. Younger has 
been greatly afflicted for two or three years and every attention which a fond 
husband and the best medical aid, here and I the South could be bestowed upon 
her was done.  Her death affords another proof of that triumph which an humble 
faith in Christ affords the christian.  She  looked to Christ as her only 
refuge, talked much of the glory that awaited her in Heaven, and often 
committing her husband and friends to the care of a merciful God, she wished to 
leave a written testimony of her strong faith in Christ and how precious He is 
on a dying bed.  Thus it is with all true Christians; the blood of Jesus Christ 
is their only hope; no self righteousness, no merit, no good works ever enter 
the heart or mind in the hour of death. It was the intention of Mr. Younger to 
have brought her remains to Liberty for interment but when he reached St. Louis 
the river was closed and it was impossible to do so.  She was interred at St. 
Charles. – If this should ever reach the eye of her Father and Brothers, I pray 
God it may awaken an anxious inquiry in their minds and lead them to the Rock 
of ages.                        A. FRIEND.

Dec 27, 1850:
Died, on Friday last the 6th inst., after a short illness, Mrs. Mary Ann 
Gardenhire, wife of James B. Gardenhire, and daughter of William Fowler of this 
place.
Seldom have we been called to notice a bereavement under such afflicting 
circumstances, as the one we have just recorded.  But a few weeks ago, the 
lovely deceased was led to the altar by her much esteemed husband, and there 
were plighted their vows of love for life.  Bright visions of joy and pleasure 
flitted over their opening future, and the fondest wishes of friends 
anticipated the realization of their fair dreams!  But alas! their 
anticipations – beautiful and delightful as they were – have suddenly been 
shadowed over by the dark wing of the Death Angel, and their many joyous hopes 
have been wrapped with the lovely victim, in the untimely shroud of the 
coffin!  What a transition!  From the marriage bell, to the funeral toll!  From 
the wedding feast, to the solemn burial!  From the nuptial chamber, to the dark 
sepulcher.  We dare not place our feet within the temple of a widowed husband’s 
heart, at such a time – it is holy ground – whose precints we would not 
invade!  We would not disturb by our presence, the sacred silence of that 
husband’s desolation.  But with the warmest sympathy of our heart, we feel for 
him – stricken as his is – and mourn with him in the bitterness of his sorrow.  
He alone “who doeth all things well,” can comfort him in his sore affliction.



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