Clay County MO Archives News.....Deaths in Newpaper 1851 1851 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/mofiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ronald J. Reid rreid21@cox.net August 4, 2007, 9:48 pm The Liberty Weekly Tribune 1851 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 1851. Some the deaths did not occur in Clay County. The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s). Jan 24, 1851: Jos. McClintock, of Clinton county, Mo., died on board the steamer Iowa, on the passage up from New Orleans, and was buried in Dogtooth Bend, Thursday morning. Jan 31, 1851: In this place on Sunday the 26th, after an illness of several weeks, Mr. S.B. Green, aged about 34 years. In this place on the 25th inst., of consumption, Mr. George W. Fritzlen, aged 26 years. In this place on the 26th, at the residence of her brother-in-law Mr. J. N. Nelson, Mrs. Nancy E. Turner, aged 16 years. In this county, on the 21st inst., Mr. William Bell, aged about 22 years. He had just returned from California. Death of Geo. Wallis. By late letters received from California, we learn that George Wallis, of this county died in that country about November last. Mr. W. was one of our oldest and most respectable citizens; and has left a large family and numerous friends to deplore his death. This is but another scene in the drama of California. There is not, nor never was, gold enough in California to repay the loss of such a man as George Wallis. Feb 7, 1851: Died at Nevada City, in the State of California, Capt George Wallis aged about fifty-seven years, after an illness of eight days. The deceased was generally known and universally esteemed in the community, and his numerous friends will hear with pleasure, that every attention was afforded him during his last illness, and that he retained the full possession of his senses until a few hours prior to his death. Captain Wallis, was one of the pioneers to whom the Nation is indebted for the prosperity and settlement of the North Western part of the State of Missouri; and his adventurous spirit soon familiarized him with border life, and Indian character and warfare. He was one of those few men, whose iron nerve, chivalric courage, unbending integrity and generous feelings endeared to all who knew him. He was emphatically “an honest man,” and deserves the proud epitaph “He has left few worthier behind him.” His death has afflicted not merely his relations and personal friends, but has cast a gloom over the whole community. The deceased was a native of North Carolina, from whence, he migrated to the State of Tennessee, and from thence removed to the State of Missouri, about the year 1816. His first settlement was made in one of the lower counties, and after remaining there a year or two, he removed to Clay county, where he continued to reside until within a few months prior to his death. Capt Wallace was engaged for several years in the Santa Fe trade, and was one of those adventurous spirits, who demonstrated the practicability of an in-land trading Expedition through tribes of hostile Indians, across the prairies of the Far West. He subsequently engaged in the Fur-trade, and passed several years at the Rocky Mountains, during which period he was engaged in hunting and trapping. A life of honest exertion was rewarded with success; possessing a competency, and surrounded by all the comforts and necessaries of life, he engaged in an expedition to California, upon an extensive scale with several other gentlemen, and reached there in health and safety, with a large train of wagons and stock, and died in a few weeks after his arrival; he will be remembered and regretted by his friends, long after his body, has resolved itself into its original dust. T. Feb 14, 1851: Deaths in California. We are indebted F. L. Hubbell, Esq. – who has just returned from California – for the subjoined list of deaths among the emigration from Clay county in that country: Abel King, died at Webber in Jan. Randolph Tillery at Hangtown in Feb. Daniel Moseby at Sacramento City in June of Chronic Diarhea. Ben. Keyser at Hangtown in July. Benj. Clark at Sacramento City in August of Diarhea. Robt. James at Rough and Ready in August. Thomas Pence at “ “ “ ---- Albright “ “ “ ---- Maxwell “ “ “ John Brock was killed at Hangtown in Aug. ---- McCrory at Webber in Nov. Jas. A. Walker “ Oct. Jas. Ellet “ Nov. Benj. Carpenter at Hangtown in Oct. Two Ellis’s. Wm. Horner. Wm. Morton at Greenwood in Nov. Geo. W. Wallis at Nevada in Nov. Sam’l M. Grant “ “ of Diarhea. John H. Moseby at a Ranche opposite Sacramento City of cholera. John McCrory at Webber in August. Sam’l McKneiss. Henry Gill at Johnston’s Ranche Sept. Sanford Bell. Anderson Estes at Nevada in Aug. George Estes at Hangtown in Aug. George W. Huffaker. Washington Huffaker. Three Graggs. Feb 28., 1851: On Tuesday the 18th inst., in Clinton county, Elisha Hall aged 78 years, and one of the oldest settlers of Clay county. Mar 21, 1851: Died – On Sunday morning, 16th inst., in the 57th year of her age, Mrs. Margaret Pixlee, consort of Mr. William Pixlee of this County. Mrs. Pixlee was afflicted for several years before her death by a chronic disease which in its progress, at time, was very painful – she however bore it with fortitude and with that submission to the will of Almighty God, that characterizes a Christian. She was a member of the Baptist Church at the time of her death and form many years previously – and always manifested that kindness and affection towards the brethren and sisters and all others that clearly indicated she loved God supremely and “her neighbors as herself.” She died, as she had lived, a christian. – By her death, her husband has lost, a dutiful and affectionate wife, her children a kind, affectionate and exemplary mother and her neighbors a kind and affectionate friend. G. Died – In California, of fever, on the 30th of November, Mr. William Morton, after a lingering illness. This calamity has fallen heavily upon his family and friends, who mourn his loss deeply. They cherish fond recollections of his virtuous and estimable character. No one perhaps had more warm hearted friends – hospitality crowned his board – generosity and kindness to all marked his course. He was a devoted husband and father, self sacrificing and unwearied in his attentions. From us he needs no eulogy. His unbending integrity and unimpeachable course through life is well known. He lives in the hearts of his friends unforgotten – and will live like the evergreen unwithered. May the God of all consolation sustain and comfort his afflicted wife and preserve her to be a blessing to her children. Into his hands we commend them whose providence is inscrutable and ways past, finding out. C. Apr 4, 1851: Death of Hampton L. Boon. – We are pained to announce the sudden death of Hampton L. Boone, late editor of the Jefferson Metropolitan. He died at his residence in Fayette, Mo., of Congestive chills, at 20 minutes after 4 o’clock on Tuesday morning last. After a funeral discourse by Elder T.M. Allen of this county, he was buried on Wednesday evening. May he rest in peace! Aug 22, 1851: The following is an extract of a letter received by H.H. Estes in regard to the death of his son: Shasta, Cal. April 7th 1851. I am proud to relate that he had warm hearted friends whose acquaintance he had formed in this country. Every medical aid possible was used in his behalf, and as much anxiety evinced for his recovery, and as much regret for his loss as is scarcely ever seen in the mines. He was honorably and decently interred in a nice coffin. Henry died on Friday the 4th of April, 1851. May 2, 1851: Died – At the residence of her father Joseph D. Gash in Clay County, Mo., on the 21st day of April, 1851, Mrs. Sarah E. Ferber, consort of Wm. K. Ferber, in the 26th year of her age. The subject of this notice sought and embraced religion some ten years ago, and connected herself with the church of Jesus Christ, of which she lived an exemplary and useful member until her decease. She was a lady who possessed those important characteristics which always constitute a female lovely. In addition to a fine mind and cultivated manners, she was an affectionate daughter, a devoted wife, and a zealous Christian. She was passionately fond of the society of her friends, and seemed to be willing to suffer any loss in order to render them comfortable and happy. She gloried in religion, high toned morality, general education, and every thing calculated to render human beings happy in this world and that which is to come. She was indeed an arnament to society, and therefore her death can be but remembered with feelings of sorrow and regret. She was the idol of her husband and parents, and the love of brothers and sisters. But ah! those chords of affection could not confine her to earth. Her pure spirit has taken its flight and is now resting in a peaceful Heaven. May her surviving relations meet her there. A FRIEND. May 23, 1851: In Chariton county, on the 28th April, after a short illness, Mrs. Rebeca Moore, wife of Mr. John Moore, of Chariton. May 30, 1851: At Oscaloosa, Mahaska county, Iowa, in the 29th year of her age, Mrs. Sarah S. Teas, wife of Rev. Geo. W. Teas, and daughter of Rev. Robt. A. Younger, of Boone County, Mo. Jun 6, 1851: On board the bark Alice Tarlton, on the 5th March, 1851, John G. Duncan, aged 21 years, son of Capt. Wm. Duncan, of this county. He was buried at sea. Funeral discourse delivered by Rev. Mr. Palmer, of Illinois. Jun 13, 1851: Died on board the bark Alice Tarlton of Newburyport, Mass. Alfred J. Cofflin, master; Mr. John S. Duncan, (supposed to be the son of Wm. Duncan, but in fact the son of Stephen Duncan of Clay county, MO.,) on the 4th March, 1851, and after the usual service by the Rev. Mr. Palmer, of Illinois, was buried at sea. Mr. Palmer is requested to write to bereaved parents the particulars of his death. Jun 27, 1851: Cholera We have been indulging the hope that we should be permitted to lay before our readers today, the gratifying intelligence of the entire departure of this dreadful scourge from our town; but it is our painful duty to announce it is still in our midst, though prevailing to a less extent, and with less violence than some days since. Since our last issue, as near as we can ascertain, the following deaths have occurred, to wit: On Friday night, the 13th inst., Child of Mr. J.W. Perry Saturday – Son of Mrs. Flood; Mrs. Mitchell, and child of Mrs. West, who died a few days previous. Sunday – Mrs. Ruffner, wife of James Ruffner. Monday – Mrs. Fox, Wife of John Fox; child of James Ruffner; Negro girl, at Jas. Ruffner’s; Mr. Wm Hamilton; Negro man, at John Kell’s; and child of Mrs. Murry, Irish woman. Tuesday – Mr. Conelly, Irish man, and Mrs. Fox’s child. Wednesday – A Mr. Springer, at the Independence House. Thursday – A Mr. Arnett, a Millwright, late from St. Louis; Mrs. Adkin’s child, and Negro woman, of Mr. Isaac Hockaday’s. Friday – Daughter of Mr. Fagg; and an old gentleman by name of Duncan. We have every reason to believe that a number of these cases were produced by the grossest imprudence, and would again impress upon our citizens the great importance of prudence in eating and drinking, and the necessity of arresting the disease at the outset. Delay for a single moment is dangerous. We have reason to believe that sufficient attention has not been given by some persons to the cleanliness of their premises. As they value their health and lives; all such should got to work immediately – clean up the back yards and wet cellars and every place where there is the least filth, and scatter lime freely about the premises. A little labor thus spent, in time, may save a great deal of suffering and expense. Some few cases of cholera have occurred in the country, some distance from town; but it does not seem to prevail to much extent. P.S. – We hear of no new cases of cholera last night, or this morning. It is thought there is a very decided improvement in the health of the city. – Independence Messenger. Sad Accident – We regret to learn that Col. Luke Lea, U.S. Agent for the Potawotamies Indians, was thrown from his horse near West Point a few days since, and almost instantly killed. The particulars we have not heard. Jul 11, 1851: On Sunday morning the 22d inst., of cholera, at the Sisters’ Hospital, Mrs. Clarissa Jordan, consort of Rev. R.H. Jordan, of the Missouri Annual Conference. Jul 18, 1851: We learn by a gentleman from Weston, that Mrs. Ann Hughes, daughter of Mr. C. Calvert, formerly of Liberty, died in Platte county a few days since of cholera. Jul 25, 1851: We cannot boast of the health of Weston, or its vicinity although the cholera has not prevailed to much extent this week. There has been since our last issue, four or five deaths among whom was the Rev. Z.N. Roberts, a pious an distinguished minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In his death the church has lost a shining ornament. He requested, in his last conversation, that his fellow laborers in the vineyard of Christ should be informed “that he died in the full belief of the truth of the doctrine which he had preached. We learn from a letter received by Mr. S. Tillery, that Mr. Pollock’s Hotel in Oregon, Mo., was struck by lightning on the 18th, and four men killed, and several others severely injured. James Thorp, son of Mr. Joseph Thorp, of this county, was one of the injured and was not expected to live. Aug 1, 1851: Died, in this city on Friday the 18th July, Mrs. Margaret Snail, wife of Wiley G. Snail, Esq., and daughter of the late Gen. John Findlay, of Danville, Ky., in the 30th year of her age, leaving a kind and devoted husband and three small children to mourn her loss. Her pure, amiable and unassuming character had endeared her to a numerous circle of friends, who deeply deplore her loss, and will fondly cherish her memory. In Oregon, Holt county, on the 25th inst., at 6 o’clock, P.M., James M. Thorp, son of Jos. Thorp, of this county, aged 22 years, 7 months and 3 days. “When blooming youth is snatch’d away, By death’s resistless hand, Our hearts the mournful tribute pay, Which pity may demand. Let me not murmur nor repine, Under these trying strokes of thine’ But while I walk the mournful road, Be still, and know that thou art God.” Aug 8, 1851: In California, on the 3rd day of April, 1851, Henry Estes, son of Henry H. Estes, of clay county, aged 22 years; 2 months, 1 day. In the spring of “49 he emigrated to California, and there soon became noted for enterprise and industry, and won the confidence and good will of all who knew him. He was a promising young man, and was his parents idol. They had long mourned his absence, when the fatal news reached them that he had gone form the evils of this world to try the realities of another. It should console his parents that his loss was mourned by those who knew him best in that distant country. He was subject to no dissipated habits. He never gambled or tasted a drop of spirits. Peace to his ashes. In the vicinity of Liberty, on Monday August 4th, Daniel Brannin, son of Edward M. Samuel, aged 8 years, 3 months and 21 days. His disease was cholera. On Wednesday morning, the 30th of July, Julia A., infant daughter of John and Ann Beauchamp, aged 11 months and 8 days. Art thou gone, sweet child? Yes, they Toys, they Cradle, speak in language which cannot be mistaken. But thou canst not die again – death has no more power over thee. Thy fond mother will no more agonize at they parting sigh. Thou has not lost thy way, sweet babe for Prophets and Apostles, and even Christ himself, has passed through the tomb before thee. Live on then dear one – live in the society of the pure and holy, where sin can never annoy thee. Turn thy infant voice and bless God and the Lamb through eternity. Her little bosom heaves no more, Loosed is life’s silver chord; And her freed spirit gone to soar, Where pain and sorrow are no more, There, is her Savior, Lord. Aug 22, 1851: At his residence in this county, August 4th, of typhoid fever, Mr. Ozrow W. Rudd; a man of piety and honesty, respected by all of his neighbors during his life, they now lament his death. A beloved wife and several children deplore their irreparable loss. Sep 5, 1851: At the residence of his son, in this county, on the 21st August, Mr. Geo. Lingenfelter, in the 73d year of his age. Oct 3, 1851: Died – In Bethany, Va., on Saturday, September 13th, Mr. Wm. Berry, of Liberty, Missouri, in the 22d year of his age. At a called meeting of the students of Bethany College held in the Chapel on the 13th of September, 1851, the duties for the day having been suspended, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst by death, Mr. Wm. Berry, of Liberty, Mo., who had but recently bade adieu to parents, sisters, friends and home, to enter upon the rugged assent of the Hill of Science at Bethany College, therefore Resolved, That in the death of our fellow student, Wm. Berry, we are all solemnly admonished of the uncertainty of all terrestrial pursuits, the shortness of human life, and the omnipotence of that Sovereign who rules in the armies of Heaven and executes his own will upon earth. Resolved, That we deeply lamenting his untimely death, do sympathize with his parents as being bereaved of an affectionate son who not removed by the hand of death, would have been their comforter and the joy of their hearts in declining years; with his relations as sustaining the loss of a noble kinsman, and with his friends as having lost one whose place cannot be supplied; and that we do the more deeply grieve since he was during his short but painful illness deprived of the diligent care of his parents and relatives, and found his final home far from his native State. Resolved, That as a token of our respect, we will cherish his memory as one having high and generous aspirations, and that we will emulate the noble traits of character which we from our short acquaintance believe him to have possessed. Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to address a letter of condolence to his parents, together with a copy of these resolutions. Resolved, Also, That the Secretary forward a copy of these resolutions with an obituary notice for publication to the Editors of the Millenial Harbinger and Liberty Tribune. Oct 3, 1851: Mrs. Ellen Bullock, widow of Thomas Bullock, late of Woodford county, Ky., died at the residence of Mr. E.D. Parsons, in Plattsburg, Mo., on the 26th of September. Oct 10, 1851: The undersigned, Committee appointed by the W.P. of Liberty Division No. 50, Sons of Temperance, to draft resolutions expressive of the feelings of the Division in regard to the death of George F. Estes, would respectfully submit the following Preamble and Resolutions: Whereas, It has pleased an all-wise Creator to withdraw from our midst our esteemed Brother, George F. Estes, we feel that we have been deprived of a worthy member of our order. Therefore Resolved, That the Division express their regard for our deceased brother by attending his funeral in a body. Resolved, That we tender our sincere condolence to the bereaved Parent and relations of the deceased, and a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased by the R.S. of this Division. Resolved, That these resolutions be sent to the “Liberty Tribune,” with a request to publish. E.B. Allen, C.M. Smith, E. Orville Sayle, W.W. Dougherty, w.r. At a meeting of Liberty Lodge, No 49, O.O.O.F. held at their hall on the evening of the 7th of October, 1851, Brothers Miller, McCarty and Shrader were appointed a committee to draft resolutions expressive of the regret of the Lodge for the death of Brother Geo. Winn. Wereupon the following preamble and resolutions were reported and unanimously adopted: Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in his providence, to remove our well beloved brother from the midst of his family and friends; and whereas by this Bereavement those who were connected with him by the ties of family and blood have sustained an irreparable loss, the Order of Odd Fellows a good and an efficient member; and whereas, it is becoming that this Lodge should express their sympathy for the afflicted family and declare our sense of the great loss we have sustained in the death of one who was an ornament to the Order. Therefore, Resolved, That our brother in the various relations of life, as a kind and good citizen, as a moral and industrious man, of modest merits, and unpretending excellence of character, although but a few months a resident of this state, had won the regard and friendship of all who knew him, and had secured a place in the affection and esteem of his friends which will not soon be forgotten. Resolved, That as a member of the Order of Odd Fellows our brother was strict in the performance of the duties enjoined by our laws, teaching both by example and precept brotherly kindness, love and truth, and that this Lodge feel that in his death the Order has sustained no common loss. Resolved, That we tender to the family and relatives of our brother our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of grief and trial they may find consolation in the hope that he has been removed to a better and brighter world. Resolved, That as a token of respect for the memory of our deceased brother; we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. Resolved, That the Committee be directed to forward a copy of the above preamble and resolutions to the family of our deceased brother – that the same be entered on the minutes of this Lodge, and that a copy of them be furnished the Editor of the Liberty Tribune, with the request that he publish the same. Robt. H. Miller Thomas McCarty In this county on the 9th Jas. T. Greenfield, aged about 32 years. Oct 17, 1851: In this county, on the 10th, Mr. William Smith, aged about 55 or 60 years. In this county, on the 10th, Mr. Wm. Laidlaw, aged --- years. Oct 24, 1851: On Thursday the 9th day of October, of intermittent fever, Mrs. Sarah C. Dunkin, in the 39th year of her age. She was for several years previous to her death a zealous member of the Christian Church. She has left a husband and daughter, and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. In this place, on the 20th inst., Robert E. Houseley. In this county on the 18th inst., Miss Ellen Letchworth, aged --- years. Nov 7, 1851: In Louisville, on the 29th Sept., Mr. David McQuiddy, of this county. Dec 12, 1851: At Parkville, on the 4th inst., William Wirt, infant son of Amanda and Richard A. Ringo, aged 18 days. Thy days, dear little one, were few, An Angel’s morning visit, That came and vanished with the dew; ‘Twas here, ‘tis gone, where is it? Yet did’st thou leave behind thee A clew for love to find thee. At Richfield, on the 28th ult., Mr. James Allcorn, Sr., at the residence of his son; aged 82 years. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mo/clay/newspapers/deathsin73gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mofiles/ File size: 23.9 Kb