OBITUARIES; MISCELLANEOUS; 1901-1922; CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA From Cass County newspapers. Submitted to the USGenWeb Nebraska Archives, December, 1997, by Robert Doud Martin (rdmartin@alaska.net). USGenWeb Project NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial researchers, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format for profit, nor for presentation in any form by any other organization or individual. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than as stated above, must obtain express written permission from the author, or the submitter and from the listed USGenWeb Project archivist. *************** CAMPBELL, Delilah (HILL) THE EVENING NEWS (Plattsmouth, NE), 27 April 1903, p. 6, col. 6. "Funeral of Mrs. Campbell" The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Campbell, whose death occurred at her home near Kenosha Saturday, was held yesterday afternoon. The deceased was one of the early settlers of Cass county having resided here since 1856. Some time ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis, from the effects of which she died. Mrs. Campbell was about sixty-six years of age. Her husband has also been quite low for some time, suffering from the same disease. CAMPBELL, Delilah (HILL) THE PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL (Plattsmouth, NE), 30 April 1903, p. 5, col. 5. Mrs. Thomas Campbell, aged 66 years, died at her home near Kenosha, on Saturday, from the effects of a paralytic stroke which she received some time ago. Her husband was stricken in the same manner about the same time and at last accounts was in a very precarious position. They are early settlers of Cass county." ***************************** CAMPBELL, Thomas Lewis PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL (Plattsmouth, NE), 9 March 1908, p. 4, col. 5. "An Old Pioneer Passes Away Having lived in Cass County for More than a Half Century" Thomas L. Campbell at the home of his son, Peter, some four miles from Rock Bluffs, and just west of Kenosha, passed away Sunday morning, aged 78 years, cause of death old age and a complication of troubles which have existed for some time. Thomas Campbell was born in Ohio in 1830, and at the age of 26 years came to this state and county, living here since, the funeral will be held tomorrow. Mr. Campbell's wife preceded him to the other land a number of years since. We will give a full account in another issue. He leaves a number of children, all of whom are grown, to mourn his death." CAMPBELL, Thomas Lewis PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL (Plattsmouth, NE), 16 March 1908, p. 4, col. 5. "Fifty-Five years in Nebraska. Born in Ohio, Coming to the West Lived over half a century in Cass County --- A Nebraskan Respected and Loved by all" During the time when Henry Clay was in the height of his popularity as a Whig orator, and as a supporter of the protective tariff, and two years before he made his wonderful speech in the United States senate in support of that measure, a little child was born in Highland Co., Ohio, on August 4, 1830, then Thomas Louis Campbell first saw the day. When he three years of age this boy and his parents moved to Mercer Co., Ohio, settling near Shane's Crossing on a farm, where he lived until 1851, moving from there to Andrew Co., Missouri, at which place the subject of our sketch was united in marriage with Miss Delila Hill, from which union nine children was born all of whom, but one, survive their parents. In 1855, when their oldest child, John Campbell, then two years of age, they removed to this county and have made their home here ever since. Here with the people in the early days of the county and state, Thomas L. Campbell helped make the Nebraska that we have today, a state of which in all the galaxy of stars in the sisterhood of states none surpasses her for good citizenship, peaceful, law-abiding, thrifty energetic go-a-head-citizens, who are making a nation, the best country on the face of the globe, where equal opportunity is presented to every person. He settled in the country, near what was then a small city (Kenosha) but which, with the varying of fortune was taken away later by the springing up of other towns, but remaining, accumulated a good amount of property, and after being very generous with his children, had at the time of his death, two hundred acres of land, which will go to the eight children still living. His wife, the partner of his joys and sorrows, the lifelong companion with whom he faced the early days of the new state, preceded her husband to the other world some four years since dying from a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Campbell had been troubled with dropsy for the past two years which made him a care for those attending him. His death which was noted in these columns, occurred March 7th, 1908, at the home of his son, Peter Campbell, but a short distance from his old home. The funeral was held at the Kenosha church, and the services were conducted by the pastor of the Christian church of Murray, of which Mrs. Campbell was a member. Although Uncle Thomas was never connected with a religious organization, he was a conscientious and upright man. In politics, he was a true blue democrat, and was always a firm supporter of anything that was for the betterment of the country and its people. The home place is rented to a man by the name of Woods, who lived upon the place last year. Those of his children left to mourn his death are John Campbell, the oldest son, living near the old home; George C. Campbell, Peter Campbell, with whom the father had recently made his home, Andrew Campbell, living in Nance county, this state, Frank Campbell, living southeast of Murray. Elizabeth Campbell, the eldest daughter was the first wife of J. W. Connally, and died a number of years since. Of the deceased it can be said that his word was as good as a bond, and that he was a man that all respected, and of whom all his acquaintances were glad to be counted as his friends. ***************************** CONNALLY, Elizabeth "Betty" (CAMPBELL) ELMWOOD LEADER-ECHO (Elmwood, NE), 16 January 1903, p.1, col. 3 Mrs. Connally, wife of John Connally of Murray, died in a hospital in Omaha Tuesday after undergoing a surgical operation. The funeral services were held at Murray yesterday and interment will take place in the Elmwood cemetery tomorrow morning at ten o'clock. PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL (Plattsmouth, NE), 22 January 1903, p. 5, col. 5. "Mrs. Elizabeth Connally." The funeral services of Mrs. Elizabeth Connally were held at 1:30 o'clock Friday, January 16th, at the Christian church in Murray, the writer officiating, assisted by Rev. Swagger of the U.P. Church. The deceased was the wife of John Connally, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Campbell. She died January 9th, at St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha, where she underwent an operation a few days before. Her health has been poor for many months for which she has sought in vain for relief in both physicians and climate, and the operation was submitted to only as a last resort. With her death a home is broken up; a husband is bereft of a faithful wife; children lose a loving mother; aged parents are stricken with grief; brothers mourn for an only sister; while an entire community has a keen sense of public loss. The deceased was born in Cass County October 11, 1858. Her entire life has been spent in this community. She was married to John Connally November 14th, 1877, and for more than 25 years she had graced his home with her presence and filled his heart with her love. Two children were born to then - a son, Tom, and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Brisben who resides in Oregon. Both were present at the last exercises. The body was interred at the Elmwood cemetery near the farm where she lived for so many years. The funeral service was largely attended, the church being crowded to its utmost capacity with sympathizing friends who came from many miles around to pay their last respects to their dead friend. The business of the entire community was suspended for the hour and all did reverent honor to the dead. The corpse was taken away upon the midnight train and a large circle of friends, anxious to pay tribute to the last moment, assembled upon the depot platform and sang softly, "Nearer My God to Thee." Mrs. Connally was a woman who was universally respected. Quiet and unassuming in outward manner, her excellent character and inherent worth were recognized and felt by all. The grave holds her now in its mystery; but that mystery shall be made plain at the coming of the Son of man when we "shall know as we are known." In this home death has left a cruel sting, and exults as a victor, but some day sorrowing ones can say, "Oh death, where is thy sting! Oh grave, where is thy victory." C. F. Swander ***************************** CONNALLY, Guilford D. PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL (Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE), 5 March 1903, p. 1. "Another Pioneer Passes Away" In the death of G. D. Connally another Cass county pioneer passes away. Mr. Connally died at his home, near Murray, on Wednesday night, February 25, 1908, of pneumonia. He was amongst the earliest pioneers of Nebraska, coming here in 1856, when it was a territory. He was for years engaged in freighting from the Missouri river to the mountains. In the early days of his career he bought several ranches near Julesburg, Colorado, on which he erected numerous buildings. These were later burned by the Indians leaving Guilford almost penniless. He afterwards located in Cass county, and by his honorable and energetic business qualities he became quite wealthy and leaves considerable property to be divided among his children, who are all grown. He was a veteran of the Mexican war. He was a brother of Phil. Connally, the great wheat king of Oregon. The deceased was 78 years of age and was born in Tennessee. His wife and four children survive him. In the death of Mr. Connally the community loses one of its most exemplary citizens and neighbors, and his family a loving husband and a most dutiful father. Peace to his ashes. ***************************** CONNALLY, Mary Ann (OSBORN) PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL (Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE), 13 June 1918, sec. 1, p. 6. "Buried at Elmwood Sunday Pioneer of Nebraska Passes Away At Omaha Few Days Since" Mrs. G. D. Connally an old resident of Cass county, passed away in Omaha at the home of her daughter Friday June 7, after an illness of about 6 weeks. Mrs. Connally was born in Mt. Vernon, Ill., Feb. 2, 1835 and came with her husband to Rock Bluff in 1855, where they lived until 1860 when with a number of freight teams started for California, and when they reached Julesburg, Colo., the weather was such that they thought it was wise to remain there until spring. Concluding, later, that Julesburg would be a good place to establish a supply station for ranchmen and freighters they remained for several years, having in addition to their supply station, a number of teams freighting between the Missouri river and Denver, they were prospering until the Indians made a raid on that section of the country and robbed them of all their possessions. They then turned their face toward the east and settled again in Nebraska, choosing Nebraska City as their home where they remained for several years when they settled on a farm a short distance west of Murray, where they resided and prospered until about 1890 they left the farm and moved into Murray. Mr. Connally dying in 1903. Mrs. Connally was the mother of six children, four of them surviving her namely J. Q. of Flora, Ore., J. W. of Bristow, Neb., C. D. of Canada and Nettie of Omaha. Mrs. Connally had a host of friends wherever she was known. She was a woman of large sympathies perhaps due to her having passed thru the experiences of frontier life which is well calculated to develop that characteristic. She was buried by the side of her husband in the Elmwood cemetery Sunday afternoon. D. A. Youtsy pastor of the Elmwood Christian church conducting the services. J. W. Connally and wife accompanied the remains to Elmwood. ***************************** SUTTON, Harriet Frances (CAMPBELL) PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL (Plattsmouth, NE) 14 Jan 1909, p. 1, col. 2. "Obituary Harriet F. Sutton" Born Aug 2, 1838, in Highland county, Ohio. Died Jan. 8 1909 at their home southeast of Murray, age 70 years, 5 months, 6 days. The Death of this estimable lady takes away another of the pioneer residents who had lived in this county for thirty years. We have not the history of her illness, but understand her health had been failing for some time. The funeral services were held at the home on Sunday, conducted by the Rev. W. L. Crom, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Kenosha cemetery, a short distance from the home. The maiden name of the deceased was Harriet Francis Campbell, and she was a sister to the late Tho. L. Campbell who died March 8, 1908. She was married to William Sutton Feb. 28, 1896 in Mercer co., Ohio, and in 1878 they came to this country and located on a farm adjoining old Kenosha town site a short distance from the Missouri River, where they have resided ever since. The writer formed an acquaintance of the deceased a number of years ago and we are enabled to state from our own knowledge that she was one of the kindest and most estimable ladies of the neighborhood, and by her admirable disposition she had gained the love and respect of all with whom she associated. ***************************** TRENT, Mary (CONNALLY) PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL (Plattsmouth, NE), 25 May 1922, p. 5, col. 7. Last Friday afternoon at her late home in Murray occurred the funeral of the late Mrs. C. A. Trent who died at the hospital in Omaha last Tuesday. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W. A. Taylor of Union and the burial was made at Elmwood on Friday evening. Mrs. Trent was the former Miss Mary Connelly, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Connelly, was born in Cass County where Murray now stands, Jan 28, 1879 and was forty three years of age. Mrs. Trent was united in marriage with Mr. C. A. Trent Sept. 15, 1917. To this union one child was born, little Dorothy, who is now three years of age. Mrs. Trent leaves beside the little girl and her father, a son, John C. Brisben, by a former marriage, who lives at Woodlake. John Connelly of Interior, S.D., her father, and a brother, Thomas of Minden, who was unable to come to the funeral. Mrs. Trent with the husband came to live in Murray some two years ago and having made her home during the many years of childhood and has a host of friends who are with the family and close friends mourning her death. Mrs. Trent was a true Christian woman and has the love and respect of all who knew her. Her loving service and helpful neighborliness will be missed by her many friends here." TRENT, Mary (CONNALLY) PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL (Plattsmouth, NE), 25 May 1922, page 5, col. 6. Mary Connelly [Connally] was born near Murray, Cass Co., Nebraska on January 28, 1879, being 43 years, 3 months and 13 days of age at the time of her death which occurred at Lord Lister hospital in Omaha Tuesday, May 16. She was the only daughter of John and Betty Connelly. She was married to C. A. Trent September 15, 1917, at Hill City, Kansas. To this union was born one child, Dorothy Elisabeth, age 3. She also leaves her son John C. Brisben of Wood Lake, Nebr., a step-son Paul A. Trent of Alexandria, S.D., her father John Connelly [Connally] of Interior, SD, her brother Thos. Connelly [Connally] of Mineral, WA, and her husband C. A. Trent. Her father and brother were both unable to attend the funeral, which was held in Murray Friday, May 19, the Rev. W. A. Taylor officiating. Interment was at the Elmwood Cemetery. TRENT, Mary (CONNALLY) ELMWOOD LEADER (Elmwood, NE), 26 May 1922, p. columns 5, 6. Mrs. Mary Trent whose home was at Murray and who died of appendicitis at Omaha was buried here on Friday afternoon of last week. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Conley [Connally] who formerly lived here. She was 40 years old at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her departure a husband and a little daughter 2 years of age. ***************************** VOGT, Anna Catherine (maiden name unknown) THE EVENING NEWS (Plattsmouth, NE), 28 December 28 1901. "Obituary" Anna Catherine Vogt, mother of Mrs. John Lies [Leis], whose death occurred at Murdock on Christmas evening, was born Nov. 9, 1807, in Gerzback, Baden, Germany, and emigrated to this country in 1852, settling first in Massachusetts, from where she moved to Illinois, finally coming to Nehawka. She was the mother of four children, who survive her - Frederick and Jacob and Mrs. Mary Ranker, Ottawa, Ills., and Mrs. John Lies of Murdock, with whom her declining years were spent in comfort. She was a member of the Evangelical church and died with full assurance of a peaceful hereafter. The funeral occurred Friday from the M. E. church, Murdock, Rev. C. L. Meyers officiating. Interment was made at Wabash cemetery.