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The Liberty Tribune 1861
DEATHS IN THE LIBERTY TRIBUNE, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI

The following death notices appeared in The Liberty Tribune, Liberty, Clay 
County, Missouri during the year of 1861.  Some the deaths did not occur in 
Clay County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s).

Jan 4, 1861:
In this county on the 30th December, after a long illness, Maj. John Dougherty, 
in the 70th year of his age.

In this county on the 30th ult.,  ----- Infant son of Geo. W. Jones, of Platte 
county, aged about 3 months.
“Weep not, though from they stricken heart
The dearest, sweetest tie is riven;
A bud has fallen from the breast,
To bloom eternally in heaven.”

Mr. Nehemiah Carson, an old citizen of Glasgow, Howard county died last week.  
He came to Howard county, in 1830.

Mrs. Mary A. Miller, wife of A.K. Miller, Esq., editor of the Hannibal 
Messenger, and daughter of Isaac Mayo, Esq., of Boone county, died on Monday 
last, in the 25th year of her age.  We sympathise with Mr. Miller in this, the 
most sad of all earthly bereavements.

Jan 11, 1861:
In this county, on the 4th inst., Mr. Thomas Wood, aged 58 years, and old 
settler of over 30 years.

Jan 18, 1861:
Died, in this city, on the 12th inst., at the residence of her son, F. Gwinner, 
Esq., Mrs. Mary Ann Gwinner, aged 68 years.  The deceased had been a member of 
the Presbyterian Church for near half a century.  For many years she was much 
afflicted, “yet endured as seeing him who is Invisible.”  Now she rests in 
Jesus.  “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”

Jan 25, 1861:
Death of Judge Wells. – On the authority of a brief statement in a letter from 
Troy, Lincoln county, the death of Judge Carty Wells of that county is 
announced.  He was known as one of the ablest jurists in the State.

Feb 1, 1861:
Departed this life, January 28th, Sarah A. Morton, consort of Eld. Richard C. 
Morton, aged 27 years.  The deceased had been a member of he Christian Church 
for ten or twelve years.  She had been in declining health for about two years 
previous to her death; and when the summons came, her pure spirit resigned, and 
tranquilly took its flight to the Paradise of God.  She was one of the purest 
spirits of this earth.  She was a kind and faithful companion, and a devoted 
and affectionate mother.  She has left a husband and three children, together 
with numerous friends and relatives to mourn her loss.

Feb 8, 1861:
In Platte county, on the 1st inst., Mr. Edward H. Pence, aged about 58 years.  
Mr. P. formerly lived in Clay, and his numerous friends will deeply deplore his 
death.  “He was a good man.”

Feb 15, 1861:
In this county, on the 15th of November 1860, of Dropsy, John Ellis, in the 
85th year of his age.

Dennis Ryan, a Railroad hand, was found dead near this city, on Wednesday 
morning last.  Coroner Dabney held an inquest on him, and the jury returned a 
verdict of coming to his death by freezing. 

Mar 15, 1861:
In this county, on Thursday, February 28th 1861, Mrs. Mortie Lincoln, wife of 
George Lincoln, Esq., aged about 20 years.
The voice of Religion is ever heard bidding us submit with meekness to the 
mysterious acts of the Maker, yet we can but heave a sigh of regret for her 
whose race has been so quickly run, and who has thus been taken from us, in 
early womanhood, just when her many virtues had begun to bud, expand, and bloom 
into full and rich fruition.  During her short life have I known her, and when 
a girl she was all that kind hearts and affectionate friends could wish, and 
while a woman she was everything that a fond husband could desire.  Tears will 
not efface her memory from our hearts – no – but it will linger there until, in 
the fullness of time, we shall share with her the green sod of the valley.  May 
all that is mortal of her rest in peace!  Her gentle spirit needs not the good 
wishes of men – it has gone to the presence of her Maker.
“She’s gone! her voice no more we hear,
With music in its tone,
IT mingles with the angel choir,
And sings unending praises there,
Before the eternal throne.
No doubts, or hesitating fear,
Can e’er disturb its peace,
She has no further need of prayer – 
Heaven is her home of rest.”               C.

Died, March 10th, 1861, at the residence of F. Brittan, in Missouri City, 
Arthur F. Cram, son of G.H., and Harriet A. Cram, aged 18 months.
See! mother, see!  Behold, the angels wait
To bear thy loved one to the Pearly Gate;
They speed with haste, and with tender love,
Bear him up to kindred ranks above.
The gates open wide – see the shining throng,
Waiting with eager love, to shout a welcome home.
They bear him on thro’ all the happy blest,
And place him in the Saviour’s loving breast.
See how chang’d his robes! how bright they are;
What beauteous wings to cleave the ambient air;
How chang’d his form!  how happy looks he there!
Gone home! forever free from pain and care.
Hark! he speaks! on earth looks back: “Mother, dear,
Come, make haste, prepare to meet me here;
This is a blissful place – my mother, come!
I’ll watch the pearly gates till thou come home.
Stay! – I’ll ask that bright and loving one,
To let me visit oft thy lonely home;
He’ll let me go, and angel guide to thee,
Thro’ yonder world, till death shall set thee free.
Oh! weep not, then, my mother, dear – 
Think not I’m far away – but ever near;
And when the angel, Death, shall on thee wait,
I’ll meet the, mother, at the Pearly Gate.”
F.B.

In this county, on 28th ult., of disease of the lungs, Mr. Thomas Arnold, aged 
about 62 years.

May 10, 1861:
In Clinton county, on the 22d ult., Anna, infant daughter of W.T. and S.A. 
Duvall, aged 6 months.

Obituary. – Departed to the Spiritual World on Wednesday night, April 25th, 
1861, in Nebraska City, Mrs. Martha Ann Campbell wife of Dr. J.C. Campbell – 
aged 30 years.
Her removal has made a void in our family circle, and severed the strong chords 
of our natural affection; but we mourn not as those who are not privileged to 
behold the light of the New Jerusalem; for when our natural affections turn to 
her earthly form, the Lord’s words come to us in tones of love; “Why seek ye 
the living among the dead?  she is not there but is risen.”
Her feet now firmly set upon that heavenly land, whence her influence will be 
exercised to do us good – to incline us more and more to walk in the Lord’s 
ways.  And not to us alone will she be permitted, to be of use here, but to 
many of her friends her removal will prove an eternal blessing.

In Kansas City, on the 6th inst., Mrs. Virginia Alexander, daughter of the late 
R.C. Thompson.

May 31, 1861:
In this city on the 27th inst., Mrs. Matilda Vermilion, wife of R.L. Vermilion, 
aged about 19 years.
Jun 28, 1861:
Died, on the 26th instant, at 8 ˝ o’clock, P.M., at the residence of T.R. Dale, 
Esq., Robert Franklin, son of Jos. N. and Lou E. Baker, aged 2 years, 10 months 
and 11 days.

Jul 5, 1861:
Departed this life at the residence of his son, James M. Morris, Esq., in Clay 
county, Mo., on the 17th June, 1861, after a brief illness of five days of 
Typhoid fever, Mr. James Morris, in the 82d year of his age.
The deceased was born in Essex county, New Jersey in 1779, and at an early age 
removed to Mason county, Ky., where he resided for sixty years to a day; and 
removed to Clay county 13 years ago.  He was a man of strong mind, a kind, 
husband, and father, and a good citizen, and his loss is deeply lamented by all 
who enjoyed his acquaintance.

Jul 19, 1861:
In this county, at the residence of Col. L.W. Leavell, on Thursday the 11th 
inst., Cornelia, daughter of Rev. G.W. and F.L. Rogers, aged 1 month and 28 
days.

Death of Albert Withers, Esq.
Among the slain of the state troops at the battle of Carthage on the 5th inst., 
was our much esteemed young friend and townsman Albert Withers, son of Col. 
Abijah Withers, of this county.  He was one of the first to join Captain 
McCarty’s company, and went forth to the battle field sincerely believing duty 
to his native State called him there in vindication of her sacred rights and 
sovereign authority.  Young Withers was widely and much beloved for his many 
amiable traits of character, and his mournful and early death will long be 
remembered with profound regret by all who knew him.  He was brave even to 
temerity, rather courting than shrinking from it.  His comrades in arms felt an 
unusual sadness seize hold of them when they heard he was mortally wounded; 
with the tenderest care and solicitude they watched over him during the few 
brief moments of his pain and agony; and softly and tearfully they laid him 
down in the dark and dreary house appointed for all the living.  May some 
loving spirits adorn his grave with flowerets – emblems of immortality.
Young Withers was about 22 years of age.  He was shot down at the close of the 
action and survived only about three hours, and was buried at Carthage.  A vast 
concourse of sympathizing spectators, soldiers and civilians, attended his 
funeral.  WE most sincerely deplore his untimely and tragic death, and trust 
his deeply afflicted relatives will be abundantly sustained under their great 
bereavement by the consolations of hope and the assurances and tokens of 
affection and sympathy.  

Death of Capt. Duncan.
Among the now and then solemn duties of editorial life, we are called to record 
the death on the 27th ult., of Capt. Tho. Duncan, who it will be remembered, 
was wounded a dew weeks since, in the camp near Independence, Mo.  In all the 
relations of social life, Capt. Duncan stood unsurpassed.  Possessed of a high 
sense of honor, and of noble and generous impulses, his social attachments were 
of the most permanent and commendable character.  Thus has passed from the 
field of action, a noble chivalrous man, who looking forward with hopeful 
anticipations, to a still higher sphere of usefulness and of honor, has 
fallen, “ere he reached his prime.”  With the numerous friends and relatives of 
the deceased, we drop the tear of sympathy, over the green sod of an early 
grave; and as we write we can but think that this is Nature, and such it must 
ever by “until that Great Day when we shall all be contemporaries, and take our 
position together.” – Plattsburg Reporter. 

Aug 2, 1861:
Murder of J.S. Lightner.
We learn from Lexington that Mr. James S. Lightner, a prominent citizen of that 
place was shot by the United States soldiers in that city on Wednesday last.  
We have no particulars, but Mr. Lightner’s past high character forbids the 
thought that he furnished the soldiers any justifiable cause for the bloody 
deed.  Mr. Lightner formerly lived in Liberty, and his death will be mourned by 
thousands.  What are we coming to?

Aug 9, 1861:
In this county, on the 4th instant, at the residence of his father, Robert 
Luther, son of Judge Benjamin and Rebecca H. Ricketts, aged 23 years. 

In Kansas City, Mo., on the morning of the 1st inst., at 4 o’clock, after a 
protracted illness of nearly three weeks, Richard E. Moore, of the firm of Nall 
& Moore, aged 24 years.  “Fell asleep in Jesus.”
The deceased leaves a young and affectionate wife, and also a large circle of 
friends to mourn his untimely death; but they mourn not as those who have no 
hope; for he died as he had lived – evincing a strong faith and trust in the 
promises of Go.  “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.”

Aug 23, 1861:
A Tribute of Respect.
At a regular meeting of Liberty Lodge, No. 31, of Ancient, Free and Accepted 
Masons, held at Masonic Hall August 17th, A.D., 1861, the following resolutions 
were adopted:
Whereas, We have heard with feelings of deep regret and sorrow that our worthy 
and much esteemed brother, John N. Nelson, a valuable member of this Lodge, has 
been called from his earthly labors by the “All-Wise Master Architect of the 
Universe, to that temple not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens.” 
Therefore, be it
Resolved, 1.  That this Lodge deeply sympathize with the craft of which he was 
long a valued member, and also lament his loss to his numerous friends here, 
and in various sections of the country.
2.  That we sincerely and deeply sympathize with his bereaved family in their 
loss of a kind and indulgent companion and parent; and with them and his 
numerous relatives, greatly bemoan his loss and humbly bow to the dispensation 
of Divine Providence in taking him from time to eternity.
3.  That the member of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning as a taken 
of regard for his memory.
4.  That a copy of these proceedings be furnished the Editor of the Liberty 
Tribune, with a request that he publish them, and that a copy be sent to his 
family as a token of our regard and condolence for our departed brother.
W.W. Dougherty, W.E. Rhea, J.T.V. Thompson, Committee.

Camp Near Springfield, MO. August 13th, 1861.
Col R.H. Miller: Enclosed find list of killed and wounded , in colonel Hughes’ 
Regiment, and Extra Battallion from Clay county under his command, at the 
battle on the 10th of August.
Killed:  (transcribers note:  Only those of Clay, Ray and Platte counties shown 
here)
Col. B.J. Brown, of Ray co., killed.
Sergt. A.W. Marshall, Clay co.
Sergt. John W. Woods, Clay co.
Sergt. Amos Stout, Clay co.
James W. Settle, Platte co.
John Grant, Clay co.
Richard Cates, Clay co.
Wounded:
Capt. Thos. McCarty, Mortally, Clay co.
Hamilton Creason, Mortally, Ray co.
G. Hollingsworth, mortally, Clay co.
------ Thomas, mortally, Clay co.

Fatal Affray. – On Friday night last Mr. John N. Nelson and Charles Newlee, had 
an altercation which resulted in the death of the former from a stab in the 
abdomen with a knife.  He lived but a few minutes.  Mr. Newlee on Saturday was 
examined before Justice Dabney and admitted to bail in the sum of $1,000.

Aug 30, 1861:
Death of Geo. Hollingsworth.
We are pained to learn that Mr. Geo. Hollingsworth, son of our esteemed fellow 
citizen, S.G. Hollingsworth, who was wounded in the late Springfield battle, 
died a few days ago of his wounds.  He was a young man of fine promise, and his 
death is deeply lamented by his many friends.  

Sep 13, 1861:
In Buchanan county, on the 4th instant, Thomas M. Morton, (son of Mrs. A.T. 
Morton, of this county,) aged 14 years, 8 months and 3 days.

Oct 4, 1861:
The Death of Benj. F. Ricketts.
Having long known the deceased, as a class-mate and desk-mate in school, the 
writer of this will, perhaps, be a less impartial judge of his virtues than 
others.
But all who knew him will bear witness that no young man challenged more 
universal esteem among his associates than did the subject of this notice.  
Quiet, and unassuming in his manners, he possessed a depth of feeling which 
only those who knew him could well appreciate.  His piety was exemplary; his 
seat in church hardly ever being vacant, when he could possibly be there.  But 
now he is lost to the church – to his friends and his relatives.  Oh, what 
afflictions have this family suffered!  Scarce a year ago, Miss Almeda 
Ricketts, a lady whose acquirements would have rendered her a bright jewel in 
any family circle, was numbered with the dead!  Scarce a month before the said 
bereavement, which is the subject of this notice, young Robert Luther Ricketts, 
than whom there was not a more promising young man in Clay county, departed 
this life!
Now this last bereavement comes, which would render their cup of sorrow 
complete!  S.H.

Oct 11, 1861:
Col. Thomas T. Frame, of Gallatin, Daviess county, died in Jefferson City on 
the 24th ult., aged about 40 years.  Col. F. at the time of his death was 
acting as Clerk in the Auditor’s office at Jefferson City, and in 1856 was a 
candidate on the American ticket for the office of Register of Lands, and for a 
number of years previous he was clerk of the circuit court of Daviess county.  
He was universally esteemed by all who knew him, as a polished gentleman and 
honest man.  He leaves a wife and several children to lament his early death.  
May he sleep in peace.  

Nov 15, 1861:
In this county, on the 9th inst., Marshall, son of Darius and Phoebe Gittings, 
aged three years and two months.
No more shall we see his manly little form, or hear his sweet, child-like 
voice.  He was too sweet and pure for this wicked and sinful world; and God has 
taken him to that sun-bright clime, where sin and sorrow is not known.  He is 
now an angel in Heaven, singing praises to Him who said, “Suffer, little 
children, to come unto me, and forbid them not.”  Weep not for him, father and 
mother, for your loss is his eternal gain.  And put your trust in Him, who 
doeth all things well; and remember, “whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth;” and 
be ye also ready to meet your little boy in that bright Celestial City, where 
you will rejoice forevermore.          J.A.L.

Dec 6, 1861:
In this county on the 13th ult., Mr. Woodson M. Tillery, aged 21 years.






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