MAJOR OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== MAJOR, Hezekiah Fore 1827 - 1907 Hezekiah Fore Major was born in Callaway county, Missouri, April 14, 1827 and died Nov. 15, 1907. His parents were Weeden and Nancy H. Major. He joined the Baptist church when very young and lived a devoted Christian life until his death. He was a Mexican and Confederate soldier; He was married in 1851 to Elizabeth K. Duncan, moved to Henry county the following December and located near the postoffice of Belmont, afterwards changed to Windsor, where he lived until six years ago when he moved to Kansas City, Kansas, his late home. There he was a faithful and honored member of the Armourdale Baptist church. There were born to him seven children, of whom five are now living: Gussie S., Waller T., Louie B., Sidney M. and Claud J. Eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild survive him. All his sons and their wives, whom he regarded as his own daughters, are faithful church members. This one fact gave him the greatest joy of his life. No one ever doubted his zeal and love for Christianity and his loyalty to the Baptist cause. Of his father's family of ten children, as far as is known, his brother, Reuben W. Major of Windsor, Mo., is the only surviving member. On Wednesday, the 13th of Novem-ber, accompanied by his wife and Mrs. Amanda Neale, he left his home in Kansas City to make, as he said, his last visit to his old friends and rela-tives, all of whom he loved so dearly. He arrived at Clinton and visited his nephew and niece Charles and Kate Major, and was invited to attend a re-vival meeting at the Methodist church. He gladly complied and greatly enjoyed the sermon. The next morning he started to take the early train for Calhoun, where he expected to meet his oldest son Gussie, and go out to his farm to make a visit. The train was late and hearing a whistle, he thought it was his train and hurried more than usual. He arrived at the depot, bought his tickets, and then complained to his wife that his heart hurt him, and without further warning he sank into the depot seat and passed away. His funeral was conducted by his pastor, Rev. F. L. Streeter, in the Windsor Baptist church, Sunday afternoon Rev. T. M. Macdonnell, the pastor of that church, Rev. S. M. Petty of Waynesville, Mo., and Rev. R. H. Harris, an old pastor, and Dr. W. T. Shivel, an old friend and neighbor, participated in the largely attended services. There is no record that "Uncle Kiab," as he was familiarly called, ever spoke an unkind word to anyone. His kindness and goodness had no bounds. He was good company, always cheerful and communicative. He was everywhere diligent, helpful and useful. As a husband he was gallant, considerate and devoted to the last acts of his life, and his widow was greatly prostrated on account of the sudden and shocking manner of his death, and her great bereavement. He was a kind, sweet, indulgent, loving father. He never spoke a harsh word to his children. His own comforts and interests were sacrificed in exhibitions of love for them even when grown and in homes of their own. He often called them to him and told them that life was a failure without Christ, and he pleaded with each of them to accept Jesus as a Savior. He always advised them to live good honest, Christian lives, that was better than any honor or riches the world can offer. Truly he will be missed, but his long and Godly life has been and will continue to be an inspiration to all who knew him. The pall bearers were six of his old ex-Confederate comrades - Jas. W. Goodin, John Hardin Bell, Judge W. M. Allen, Capt. Thos. Collins, Dr. J. B. Brame and A. C. Clark. MAJOR, Sarah Amelia SCHWAB 1865 - 1932 Sarah Amelia Schwab daughter of Samuel and Sarah Schwab, was born in Wawaka, Indiana, on March 14 1865. In the fall of 1868, she with her parents moved to Missouri, and located in Windsor, where she grew to womanhood. On September 10 1884, she was united in marriage to Robert E. Major. To this union was born four children: Catherine Major, of Windsor, Mo.; F. Lee, of St. Louis, Mo.; Mary M. Douglas, of Columbia, Mo., and S. Schwab Major of Wichita, Kansas, all of whom are living and were present at the funeral. When about twelve years of age she was converted, joining the Congregational church of Windsor, with her parents. After conversion she soon became active in Christian work which she felt was the will of her Master. In 1898 she, with her husband and children moved to Bentonville, Arkansas, where they lived until 1890, when the family moved to Springfield, Missouri, to take care of her invalid mother. In a very short time her mother died and she then returned to Windsor, Missouri, where, with her family she has lived almost continuously to the time of her death. While living in Bentonville, Arkansas, she joined the Baptist Church with her husband. All of her life she has been a consecrated Christian; her life wholly dedicated to the Master. She loved her family; she loved her friends; she loved her Lord. In times of need no sacrifice was too great for her to make. She leaves a devoted husband, four children, eleven grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. J. M. Pickerill of New York, and Mrs. Laura S. Humphreys of Omaha, Nebraska, and a large number of relatives and friends. Funeral services conducted by rev. J. A. Bryson of Columbia, were held at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in Laurel Oak Cemetery under the direction of the Huston Funeral Chapel. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by the Henry County MOGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mohenry/henryco.html Contact the Henry County Coordinator for comments or corrections. ====================================================================