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The Liberty Tribune 1863
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 1863.  Some the deaths did not occur in 
Clay County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s).

Jan 9, 1863:
In this city, on the 31st ult., Anna Sherman, infant daughter of Dr. John W. 
and Rebecca Ringo.
“As the bird to its sheltering nest,
When the storm on the hills is abroad,
So her spirit hath flown from this world of unrest,
To repose on the bosom of God.”

Obituary. – Died, at the residence of Walter Chiles, Esq., of the city of 
Frankfort, Ky., on the morning of the 20th inst., at 7 ½ o’clock, Mrs. Sally P. 
Sutton, in the 87th year of her age.
She was born in the State of Virginia in the year 1776, and removed in early 
life to Scott county, Ky., where she resided many years, and raised a large 
family of sons and daughters, who are now scattered over several States.
Mrs. Sutton was a woman of great moral and religious worth.  She embraced 
Christ with all her heart more than fifty years ago, and lived constant and 
firm to the end in her faith.  She was a member of the Christian church.
In this short notice we cannot do justice to the memory of such a mother, such 
a wife, such a citizen.
She died calm, peaceful, and happy in the prospect of eternal life.  Peace to 
her memory!

Dead. – General Herron telegraphs to General Curtis that Governor Claiborne F. 
Jackson died at Little Rock, Arkansas, about the 8th inst.

Jan 16, 1863:
In Clinton county, on December 1st, 1862, Benjamin Fry, aged 52 years, 4 months 
and 20 days.  The above was an old and much respected citizen.

Death of W.W. Smith.
Wm. W. Smith, Sheriff of Clay County, died at his residence on the 14th inst., 
after an illness of 25 days, aged 44 years, 3 months and 8 days.  His disease 
was typhoid fever.
A good and influential citizen has been snatched from us by death: and many 
will mourn his loss; he is however forever relieved from suffering and is now 
enjoying those pleasures which are everlasting.  Mr. Smith leaves behind him a 
large family.  May an ever watchful Providence take care of them and abundantly 
comfort, sustain and bless them; may they imitate the virtues of the deceased, 
and in due time greet him and be greeted by him in heaven.  The estimation in 
which Mr. S. was held by our citizens was recently signally manifested by 
electing him to one of the most responsible offices in our county.  How 
uncertain are all things earthly!  How enduring and precious is the felicity of 
the Saints!               BETA.

Elisha Whittlesy, first comptroller of the treasury died in Washington on the 
7th.  He was in his 80th year.

Jan 30, 1863:
In this county, on the 28th inst., James M. Campbell, son of Samuel W. 
Campbell, aged 23 years.

Feb 6, 1863:
Departed this life, of Consumption, in this County, on the 2d of February, at a 
quarter after 8 o’clock P.M., at the residence of her Father, Joseph Thorp, 
Lizza H.C. Groom, wife of John H. Groom, aged 20 years and 28 days.  She was 
gradually sinking for several months, but bore her sufferings with great 
patience, and finally, as the time of dissolution drew near, she rejoiced that 
her passport would soon be sealed, and she would then go home, to that rest 
that remain for those that are made meek for Christ’s Kingdom.
“Tis pleasant to believe thy grace;
But we had rather see;
We would be absent from the flesh,
And present Lord with thee.”            J.T.

We find the following list of the wounded on the confederate side in the late 
battle of Springfield, in the Platte City Conservator:
Killed – David Richardson, 2d lieut., of Platte county.
Wounded – H.M. Woodsmall, Captain, Platte, slightly; Thos. C. Dooly, 2d Serft., 
Platte, slightly;  John W. Broadhurst, 3d Sergt., Platte, mortally;  W.W. 
Woods, 4th Sergeant, Platte, slightly;  Woodford Redmon, private, Platte, 
slightly;  John  Drennon, private, Platte, slightly;  A.H. Shelton, private, 
Platte, slightly;  J.W. Hopkins, private, Holt, (died Jan. 10th);  E.D. Craig, 
corporal, Clay, severely.
The above are all of Company F, 2nd Reg., Shelby’s brigade, Marmaduke’s 
Divison, C.S.A.
Other killed. – Lieut. Buffington, of Carroll county;  Spencer McCoy, of Clay.
Wounded – Samuel Clevenger, Ray, severely;  John Dykes, of Parkville, 
severely;  Col. Shelby was slightly wounded over the eyes; Maj. Bowman, of 
Lafayette, was wounded an died that night.

We regret to learn that Charles Hardin, Esq., of Jacksonville, died in that 
place yesterday, after a brief illness of congestion of the brain.  He had long 
filled the office of Clerk of the Courts of Morgan county, and discharged the 
duties with such fidelity and ability as to secure repeated re-elections by 
large majorities, irrespective of party divisons.  His fine acquirements and 
superior personal qualities gave him an enviable position in the esteem and 
confidence of his fellow citizens which they were always prompt to 
acknowledge.  The deceased was a native of Kentucky, a son of Martin D. Hardin, 
formerly a United States Senator from that State, and brother of Colonel J.J. 
Hardin, who fell during the Mexican war at Buena Vista. – Republican.

Died, of Consumption, in Shelby Co., Ky., on the 2d ult., at the residence of 
his brother-in-law, George Lingenfelter, Mr. Joel W. Price, in the fortieth 
year of his age; - a native of Fayette county, Ky., for many years a resident 
of Clay county, Mo., and for two years a sojourner in California; a gentleman 
of whose frank and manly character much might be said; but most of all that he 
was a Christian – for more than one year a consistent member of the 
Presbyterian Church.  And the unmurmuring fortitude and resignation with which 
he endured his last sufferings, which were most intense as he lingered through 
the past three years.  The words of friendly warning, which he spoke for the 
benefit of sorrowing friends; and the perfect assurance which he, at different 
times, expressed of his own salvation;  All these conspire to the firm 
conclusion, that he has only fallen asleep in Jesus, and that his happy spirit 
is now in Heaven.                J.P.M.

Mr. Joseph Best of Clinton county, died on the 6th ult., of small pox, aged 35 
years.

Feb 13, 1863:
Died in Platte Couty, on the 1st day February, 1863, William G. Berry, aged 60 
years, 8 months and 18 days.

Feb 20, 1863:
In our notice last week of the fight in Jackson county, in which Dr. Hale was 
killed, we failed to state the case exactly as it occurred.  We obtained our 
information on the street, and supposed at the time it was correct.  The 
following correction has been furnished us by an officer of Col. Penick’s 
regiment:
“The camp was not surrounded, and the bushwhackers were not captured – not a 
man of them.  They were shot while fighting and running, except Dr. Hale who 
lay down and possumed – but raised his head a little too soon, and was shot.  
He did not offer to surrender.  Three or four were killed near the mouth of the 
cave and the rest were overtaken and shot.  One body was found about a mile 
from the camp.  Men whom we find in arms, fighting us, are not shot as 
bushwhackers – but shot because they are bushwhackers.  Jackson county 
bushwhackers neither surrender of give quarter.”
In order to a full understanding of the corrections, we re-publish below our 
statement of the affair last week:
“We understand the federal forces in Jackson county surrounded a camp of 12 men 
in that county last Saturday, and after a short engagement, captured nine of 
the men – three escaping.  The nine captured men were immediately shot, as 
bushwhackers.  In the list of killed was Mr. Tos. B. Hale, of Kansas City.”

Tribute of Respect.
The young ladies of Platte City Female Academy having been called together on 
the 3d inst., Miss Anna Paxton was called to the chair, and Miss Mollie Waller 
was appointed secretary.
The Chair explained the object of the meeting, when, on motion, the following 
young ladies were appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the 
meeting; Misses Jennie Lard, Ella Cockrill and Cynthis Tribble.  The Committee 
reported the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, An all-wise Providence, in his dispensation, has seen fit to take from 
among us our loved sister class-mate, Cornelia E. Wilson; therefore,
Resolved, That although we feel this loss a severe one, yet will bow in humble 
submission to the will of Him who “giveth and taketh away,” and while we weep 
because she is gone, and we will hear her cheerful voice and enjoy her pleasant 
society no more – while we regret to give up one who was not only a favorite 
with pupils, but on account of her amiable disposition, excellent deportment 
and high standing in class, was loved devotedly by her teachers – yet we are 
confident that Heaven has another of the redeemed of earth.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the bereaved family and relatives of 
the deceased in this their great afflliction.
Resolved, That as a token of respect to her memory, and the high estimation in 
which she was held by her companions, we will wear the usual badge of mourning 
for thirty days.
Resolved, That we transmit a copy of these resolutions to the afflicted family, 
and request their publication in the Platte City Conservator, Liberty Tribune, 
and Weston Sentinel.
Miss Anna Paxton, Ch’n.  Miss Mollie Waller, Sec’y.

Feb 27, 1863:
Died.  Monday, Feb. 23d, 1863, at the residence of her father Louisa Elizabeth, 
daughter of Henry C. and Louisa J. Turnham, aged 11 months and 18 days.
“Is the house so still that but lately rung
With the silver tones of an infant’s tongue – 
Dost thou sit in darkness to weep and mourn
For the sinless child from thy bosom torn?
Oh stay thy tears, thy precious one,
To her Saviours arms hath so early gone – 
No throb of anguish, no moan of pain,
No dying pang will she know again,
But safe and sheltered, and owned and blest,
Thy babe hath entered her holy rest.
Ah, earth’s best homes are but drear and wild,
Compared to the home of thy ransomed child – 
Wouldst thou call her back from those regions fair?
Nay strive young mother to meet her there.

Mar 6, 1863:
In this city, on March 2d, Joanna, infant daughter of Mrs. Julia Nelson, aged 
about fourteen months.
Dear little one – the tender bud-
So soon it drooped and died;
Cherubie angles its spirit bore
Triumphant to the skies.
Dear little one, you are now at rest,
From trouble you are set free;
No aching pains your little breast
Never more will feel.
Yes, its happy spirit has gone
With angels for to dwell,
To reign with God in heaven, its home – 
Dear little one, farewell!

In this city, on the 3d instant, of consumption, Mrs. Lucy Clemons, wife of Mr. 
James Clemons.

Apr 3, 1863:
In this city, on Sunday, the 29th ult., Emalina R. Bishop, daughter of Augustus 
and Eliza Bishop, in the 7th year of her age.

Killed. – An unfortunate occurrence took place in Fishing River bottom, in the 
upper edge of this county last Friday, between Harvey Ray and Jos. Ray, 
brothers.  Harvey is a member of the M.S.M., and while at his brother’s, a 
political dispute arose between them, during which Joseph called his brother an 
abolitionist.  The dispute grew warmer, until at last Harvey shot his brother 
with a pistol – the wound producing death the next day.  Various rumors are 
afloat regarding the affair, which we forbear to give.  The provocation must be 
great which would induce a man to take his brother’s life.  Richmond (Ray co.) 
Conservator.  

Apr 24, 1863:
In this county, on the 10th instant, of consumption, Ann Eliza, wife of Thomas 
Minter, Esq., in the 26th year of her age.
The deceased was afflicted six months, during which time she manifested great 
fortitude and patience.  During her illness, she made a profession of religion 
and was enabled to rejoice in hope of the glory of God.  As she approached her 
end, she summoned her friends into her presence; she warned them to flee from 
the wrath to come, and to seek an interest in the Savior’s blood.  She said the 
only thing she had to regret was that she had not enlisted sooner in the 
service of the Redeemer.  
The two little ones whom she has left behind, she commended into the hands of 
God.  Her death was peaceful, any triumphant, and the disembodied spirit has 
now gone to its eternal reward.  Here is another admonition, saying to 
all “Prepare to meet thy God.”

May 1, 1863:
In this county on the 24th, Miss Susan George, daughter of George W. George, 
aged about 15 years.

In this county on the 17th, Miss Addie Sweatnam, daughter on the late Hon. T.T. 
Sweatnam, aged about ten years.

Dreadful – Fire and Loss of life. – We learn that a gentleman living near 
Plattsburg, by the name of Biggerstaff, on Thursday night the 24th, lost his 
house by fire.  The house was so nigh consumed when discovered that but a 
portion of the family were enabled to make their escape – a little daughter of 
Mr. B. and a Negro woman being burned up, notwithstanding great efforts were 
made to rescue them.  Mr. B. was so badly burned in attempting to save his 
little girl that his life is despaired of.  This is a melancholy affair, and 
the afflicted family have the sympathy of the whole country.  

May 8, 1863:
Obituary.
Died, on the 29th instant, of pneumonia, Miss Susan M. George, eldest daughter 
of George W. and Elizabeth George, aged sixteen years one month and twenty days.
The deceased was a member of the Christian Church.  She made the good 
confession at a very young and tender age, by yielding obedience to the Gospel 
of the meek and lowly Jesus, as we find it recorded in the oracles of divine 
truth.  She was a being of fair promise; ever dutiful to her parents; a kind 
and loving sister; affectionate and gentle disposition; meek and lowly in 
spirit, and good to all her associates.  In fact, one only had to know her and 
then to love her.  After twenty days of much suffering – which she bore with 
great fortitude and Christian meekness – she fell asleep in Jesus, where she is 
free from temptations and will ever be at rest.
She has gone to the grave in the bloom of the morning;
From the cares of this world and trouble set free;
Where no sorrows will come, no tears, yea, no mourning;
In transports of joy where she ever will be.
She is gone to the grave, but not for to tarry – 
She will come when the summons of God bids her rise,
With glorified spirits and bright shining angels,
That dwell in the heavens, with God in the skies.
Yes! She is gone to the mansions of glory,
Where no aching pains will afflict her no more;
The angelic hosts will tell the glad story,
That another bright spirit has just arrived hoem.
Though sad was the scene and hard was the parting,
Of near kindred friends, to the loved one so dear;
But the strongest of ties on earth must be broken,
And all her dear friends must bid her adieu.            T.

May 22, 1863:
M.M. Letchworth Murdered. – Last Saturday evening, near the Market House, Mr. 
J.M. Letchworth was knocked down and beaten.  Recovering himself after some 
time he proceeded towards his home, about a half a mile back of the College, 
and had not gone two hundred yards from the entrenchments, when he was shot, 
two balls passing through his head, and killing him, no doubt, instantly.  His 
body was not found till next morning.  Mr. Letchworth was a quiet, inoffensive 
man, had harmed no one, and although in the start he had been a Secessionist, 
yet, at the time of his death, he was an active supporter of the resolutions 
adopted at the late meeting in this city.  The murder was most cowardly and 
brutal, and we are glad to know that Col. King is using every means to find the 
guilty person or persons.  Lex. Union.

May 29, 1863:
In Milam county, Texas, about July, 1862, Mr. Joel Turnham, aged about 79 years.

Jun 5, 1863:
In this county, on Saturday morning, May 30th, 1863, Mildred Ann, daughter of 
Noah H. and Mary E. Tillery, in the ninth year of her age.

Jun 12, 1863:
We learn that Elder A.H.F. Payne, of Clinton co., was killed in that county 
last week, by a squad of soldiers.  We have no particulars as to the cause.  
Mr. Payne was one of the oldest ministers of the Christian Church in Upper 
Missouri, having, we believe, organized the church in Liberty over 30 years 
ago.  He was a man of more than ordinary ability, and stood high as a citizen 
and Christian.  

Capt. W.D. Swinney, one of the most prominent and useful citizens in Howard 
county, died at  his residence near Glasgow on the 4th inst.

Jun 26, 1863:
In this county, on the morning of ----------------- the residence of her great 
grand-father- --------lia, daughter of Valentine S. ------------- Collier, of 
whooping cough, aged t-------- five months.  (very little is readable)  

Jul 17, 1863:
In this city on the 5th instant, Mr. Jacob Crabtree, aged about 35 years.

In this city on the 12th inst., Christian, infant son of Christian and Bertha 
Kohlmeyer, aged about 6 months.

T. Bottom, aged 68, died at St. Joseph, Mo., on Monday evening last.  Colonel 
Bottom was from Amelia county, Virginia, an old Virginian gentleman of much 
culture and highly esteemed.  

Gen. Thomas D. Grant, formerly of Boone county, died recently at Canton, in 
this State, in thee 65th year of his age.

Jul 24, 1863:
In this county on the 22d inst., Mrs. Hymer, consort of J.P. Hymer Esq., aged 
61 years.

In this city on the 22d inst., Wm. Monroe, son of James and Ida E. Boyer, aged 
15 months.

Rev. James G. Smith, a young and talented minister of the Missionary Baptist 
Church at Fulton, died in that place a few days since.  Mr. Smith was a student 
of Wm. Jewell College a few years ago, and will be remembered by many of our 
people.

At the siege of Vicksburg, we learn, that Seth Huntley and Robt. C. Thompson 
(son of the late R.C. Thompson,) were killed;  and at the battle of Helena, 
E.V. Ringo, was wounded in the left arm, and suffered amputation above the 
elbow.  The above were all from Clay and belonged to the confederate side.  

Jul 31, 1863:
Died, Mrs. Sarah P’HYMER, consort of Jacob P’HYMER, on the 22d day of July, 
1863, being 62 years and 22 days old.  She was born in Madison county, Ky., 
where she joined the Baptist church when young, and continued a constant and 
worthy member thereof for near fifty years; move to Clay county, Missouri, in 
1836.  She was buried at home, in view of a large circle of neighbors, where a 
sermon was delivered by Eld. Henry Hill.  She has left he church, and many 
friends, and especially an affectionate husband, three sons and four daughters, 
to mourn her loss; but they “should not mourn as do other,” and as “thou who 
have no hope” – for she is gone to that “Rest that remains for the people of 
God – to wit: ”Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.” (Transcriber’s 
Note:  Regardless of spelling in Jul 24 and Jul 31 notices, the spelling in the 
1860 census was Heimer.)

Obituary.
Died – At the residence of her father, near Smithville, Clay co., Mo., July 
6th, 1863, Miss Virginia C. Aker, in the 23d year of her age.
The subject of this brief notice was raised and educated in Clay county, in 
which she has spent nearly all of the very short probationary term allotted to 
her in this ever-varying life – a life which was well improved, and highly 
ornamented with all those Christian graces which adorn and make the young 
christian’s life beautiful and happy.
At a very early period of her life she embraced the Christian religion, 
formally putting on Christ her Redeemer in holy baptism, in whom also she has 
walked with a degree of consistency attained unto but by few of her years.  Of 
this the Church which she has so highly ornamented by her pure and lovely 
example can cheerfully testify.  But her sweet voice will be no more heard 
mingling with that congregation until all that is pure in it, like her, shall 
have been transferred from the militant to the church triumphant in heaven.  
The morning of our young sisters’ life was bright and lovely, pointing to a 
future full of hope and promise to the church and to society; but alas! the 
storm-0cloud gathers thickly around her, and her beautiful sun sets in gloom 
and in sadness while it was yet day.  The circle of youth, love, and friendship 
is now broken and cannot be restored.  The golden link which united it together 
is wavered and cannot be repaired.  Heaven alone can give healing to the wounds 
that have been thus inflicted by death’s cruel and relentless hand.  The 
unyielding grave presses to its cold bosom the crumbling dust of her form once 
so beautiful and fair; but heaven is now the abiding home of her ransomed and 
rejoicing spirit.
The last moments of this young Christina were full of hope, instruction, and 
spiritual interest.  Being fully conscious of her immediate separation from all 
those scenes and associations that were dearer to her than life itself, she bid 
them a final and long adieu!  Parents, brothers, and sisters that were weeping 
around her were comforted by her assurance, that, she was only “going to the 
better land.”  In the midst of this deep flow of human sympathy and affection, 
her eyes were closed upon all earthly objects in the soft sleep of death, while 
her liberated spirit sought rest in the bosom of God.  O let me die the death 
of the righteous, that my last end may be like her!       FLEETWOOD.
Smithville, July 21, 1863.  

Hon. John J. Crittenden died at half past three o’clock on the 26th inst., at 
his residence in Frankfort, Ky., without pain or struggle, in full possession 
of his faculties.  Disease, general debility.  Age 77.  Thus has passed away a 
great man, and if his advice had been followed by the radicals of both 
sections, the county would have been spared this terrible war, and the 
difficulties between the two sections would have been settled without dishonor 
to either.  May he rest in peace.  

Mrs. Todd, wife of R.L. Todd, Clerk of the Boone circuit court, died very 
suddenly at Columbia a few days since.  Her disease is supposed to have been 
cholera.  She was the daughter of the late Dr. Nathan Hall, the great 
Presbyterian revivalist.

James R. Smith, (son of our late Sheriff,) and James M. Burgess, of this county 
were killed, and E.P. Johnson severely wounded in the face, at the siege of 
Vicksburg.  They belonged to the confederate army.  

Aug 7, 1863:
In this city on the 6th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Peyton, wife of Valentine S. 
Peyton, aged 74 years and about ten months.  

Died.
Dougherty – August 1st, at the house of its grandparents, John and Lavina 
Edwards, Liberty.  John R., infant son of William and Ann Dougherty.  Mr. 
Dougherty was from Nodaway county, spending a few days at his father-in-law, 
Mr. Edwards, when he was thus plunged into deep grief.  The babe, on 11 months 
old, was supposed to be attacked with brain fever which resisted the best 
medical skill.  “The grass withereth, and the flower thereof fadeth away.”  
John was indeed a sweet flower, fair and beautiful.  Was not death cruel, and 
the grave insatiable to snatch away one so bright and innocent?  He will be 
greatly missed and much lamented by the bereaved.  But let them not sorrow as 
those who have no hope.  The soul of the little one has winged its way to 
heaven to make one of that bright band, which encompasses in glory and in joy 
the throne of the living God.
The lovely bud, so young and fair,
Called hence by early doom,
Just came to show how sweet a flower
In Paradise would bloom.

Wm. L. Yancey died at Montgomery, Ala., on the 28th ult.  

Aug 14, 1863:
In this city, on Tuesday the 11th, Lee, infant son of Judge H.L. Routt.

Aug 21, 1863:
Tribute of Respect.
At a special meeting of Hainesville Masonic Lodge No. 49, the following 
preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased the Grand Master of the Universe to call from his 
labors on earth, our aged and worthy brother Geo. W. Stockwell, who departed 
this life on 14th day of August, 1863, aged 75 years; and.
Whereas, Although gone from amongst us he is not forgotten; those with whom he 
associated will ever remember his kind manner, and will ever think of him and 
cherish his memory when the world will have forgotten him, and when in council 
for the welfare of those who yet live, he will be remembered by us as one who 
set an example worthy of imitation; therefore.
Resolved, That in the death of Brother Stockwell the fraternity has lost a 
worthy member, the wife a kind and affectionate husband, the family a kind and 
loving father, and the community an upright and honorable citizen, whose hand 
was ever ready to grant relief to those who were in distress.
Resolved, That as members of this Lodge we offer our warmest sympathies to the 
bereaved family and friends of the deceased Brother, and that in compliance 
with his special request, and in discharge of the duty imposed on us by the 
considerations of brotherly love and esteem, we did on the 15th inst., proceed 
in a body and paid the last tribute of respect to his memory, and committed his 
remains to their final resting place, as prescribed by usages of our ancient 
and honorable order.
Resolved, That the members of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for 
thirty days in memory of Brother Stockwell.
Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolutions be transmitted 
by the Chairman of the Committee to the family and friends of our deceased 
Brother, and also to the “Liberty Tribune” for publication.  
Geo. J. Carter, E.T. Stone, J.H. Hubbard, Committee.

Aug 28, 1863:
In this county on the 24th inst., Mr. John M. Raymond, aged about 60 years.

In this county on the 19th August, 1863, Mr. Joab Wade, aged 29 years.

Mr. Hiram Green, who injured himself several weeks ago by falling from the 
second story of the Thompson House, died on Sunday morning last.  He belonged 
to Captain Garth’s company, and was aged about 35 years.

Sep 11, 1863:
We regret to learn that Mr. John Melone, formerly of this county, died in 
California a few weeks ago, of a congestive chill.  

Sep 25, 1863:
Died, on the 4th instant, Robert Quail Hubbell, son of Wm. P. and Mary Hubbell, 
aged 1 year, 4 months and 24 days.
Another bright and pure spirit has gone from earth to join the angelic throng 
that dwells in the blissful presence of Immanuel.
Happy spirit! thy pain and suffering are over!

Henceforth thy infant tongue shall be tuned to sing anthems of praise to that 
Redeemer who when on earth said, “suffer little children to come unto me and 
forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”              R.C.M.

Oct 16, 1863:
At Missouri City, on the 8th instant, John, son of G.S. and Mary E. Elgin, aged 
1 year, 5 months and 22 days.  

Oct 23, 1863:
Died on the 17th day of October, 1863, Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and 
Mary E. Minter, being a little over three years old.  God, in his good 
providence, has taken her to himself in her early days, and freed her from a 
boisterous, troublesome world, and gave her that rich inheritage that belongs 
to the people of God
Time’s waft her sooner over
This life’s tempestuous sea,
Soon shall she reach the peaceful shore
Of blest Eternity.                                                  Z.

Oct 30, 1863:
Obituary. – Died, on the 12th day of October, 1863, Mary Baldwin, consort of 
A.B. Baldwin.  She was born in Virginia, January, 1796, being 67 years, 9 
months and 6 days old.  She came to Missouri from Tennessee in 1816, and was a 
member of the Regular Baptist church over forty years.  She died as she lived, 
a sober minded Christian; her last days evinced her faith was not in vain.  She 
greatly enjoyed the presence of her Redeemer in her last days, and after 
telling over her joyful hope of a better resurrection, she fell asleep in 
Jesus, without a groan or struggle in death.  She seemed to fade away like a 
dim candle in the meridian splendor of the sun.  Well might St. John in the 
Apocalypse say, “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, Yea, saith the 
spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow 
them.”                    H.

Nov 20, 1863:
Obituary.
Fell asleep in Jesus, on Sunday night, the 15th inst., in the thirty fifth year 
of her age, Eliza, consort of Stephen R. Shrader, Esq.
Death loves a shining mark; and seldom does his shaft strike one more 
illustrious for all those virtues that adorn the home and social circles, than 
her whose mortal exit is her recorded.  
To say of Mrs. Shrader that she was the best of wives, the fondest of mothers, 
the kindest of neighbors and most humble and devout of Christians, is but 
declaring that which finds a ready response in the hearts of a large and 
admiring acquaintanceship, which her virtues had strongly attached to her; and 
no dispensation of Divine Providence could have saddened more hearts in this 
community, - where she was raised and so well known, - than that which deprives 
it of her companionship.
To her bereaved husband, - her mother-less children, her aged father, sisters 
and brothers, relatives and friends is commended the consolation which the 
assurance of a well grounded hope in Christ alone can give, that their loss is 
her eternal and unspeakable gain; and with pious resignation let them adopt the 
sentiment of the poet,
“Farewell! “but not forever” Hope replies,
Trace but her steps, and meet her in the skies,
There nothing shall renew our parting pain,
Thou shall not wither, nor we weep again.
                                                               FRIEND.

(Published in the same paper on the same date)
Death of Mrs. S.R. Shrader.
The great destroyer, Death, has again been in our midst, and has called to her 
long home, Mrs. Eliza Shrader, wife of Col. Stephen R. Shrader, and daughter of 
Hon. J.T.V. Thompson, in the 35th year of her age.
The sorrowful event announced in the above brief sentence will fall heavily on 
many a heart.  The deceased, tho’ young, was widely esteemed as one of the 
excellent of earth.  Few pass through life more blamelessly; few close their 
pilgrimage more universally lamented.  Young, beautiful, and intelligent, 
surrounded by all the comforts of life, and doated on by her husband, children, 
parents, and relatives; she was ever kind, gentle, and unassuming; and early 
added to her other graces the character of a meek and lowly Christian.  She was 
a member of the Presbyterian Church, and nobly adorned her profession.  
Though gone from this world, she hovers an invisible angel around the home of 
her fond and doting family, and when gloom settles almost to despair upon their 
nearly broken hearts, her spirit will whisper the bright hope of a reunion 
beyond the skies.
The writer of this brief notice knew the deceased for near twenty years, and 
the sentence that “none knew her but to love her,” was literally true.  We will 
not however, disturb the sanctity of grief with the hackneyed sentences of 
lamentation or eulogy.  A whole community wept over her bier, and swelled the 
long procession in real sorrow.  In many a heart her memory lives.  A husband 
and father mourns her absence; and five children wail their bitter 
bereavement.  May God minister comfort.
“The blessings of her quiet life
Fell on us like the dew,
And good thoughts where her footsteps pressed,
Like fairy blossoms grew.
Alone unto our Father’s will,
One thought hath reconciled,
That he whose love exceedeth ours,
Hath taken home his child.
Fold her, oh Father, in thine arms,
And let her henceforth be,
A messenger of love between
Our human hearts and Thee.
And let her, mild, rebuking stand, 
Between us and the wrong,
And her dear memory serve to make
Our faith in goodness strong.”                          M.

Dec 4, 1863:
At the Arthur House in this city, on the 27th ult., Hattie Bell, daughter of 
Wm. K. and Mollie W. Faulconer, aged 4 years, 5 months and 23 days.  “Suffer 
little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

Obituary. – Died on Monday last, 23d of November, 1863, Susan Mary Wilson, 
widow of William M. Wilson, formerly of Woodford county, KY., aged 51 years, 1 
month and 12 days.
The most devoted of mothers – the most affectionate of sisters – kindest and 
best loved of aunts – is called from this world of sorrow to a bright and 
eternal rest beyond the grave, and Heaven the brighter of one more redeemed 
spirit.
Blessed by God, for the hope of meeting her, if we are faithful, beyond the 
grave.
Afflicted with a long, painful and lingering disease, she was never heard to 
murmur or complain, but ever expressed a willingness to submit to God’s will. 
She spoke of her decease as an expected visit to her best friends; and if ever 
a true Christina died, I know she was one.
May God Help us all t live near him, and when we come to die, may our last end 
be like hers.                           H.

Dec 18, 1863:
Died, on the 9th inst., Mary Susan Hindman, daughter of Holly and Elizabeth 
Hindman, in the fourth year of her age, after a short illness of 24 hours.
Why weep ye, kind parent, the blossom that faded
Not long shall inhabit the tomb;
It has only been planted, in gloomy death shaded,
To prepare for an angelic bloom.
And soon shall that flower, that so late from your arms,
Was so rudely and painfully riven,
Be transplanted and robed in imperishing charms,
In the bright blooming garden of Heaven.
O ye, who have watched o’er its fragrant birth,
As it ope’d to the balmy day – 
Weep not that no longer it smileth on earth,
To gladden your weary way.
No more shall ye fear for the morning’s blight,
Nor dread the cold chills of even;
For afar in a realm of celestial light,
Your flower is blooming in Heaven.             E.C.

Soldier of 1812 Gone. – Mr. Joseph Collins died at the residence of the Hon. 
W.H. Halliburton, in Brunswick, on the 20th inst., in the seventy-sixth year of 
his age.  Mr. Collins was a native of Shelby county, Ky.  He served under 
General Harrison in 1812, and was at the battle of Tippecanoe, and proved a 
devoted soldier throughout the campaign.  He settled in Randolph county in 
1823, and lived and died an esteemed citizen of North Missouri.



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