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[King, Catherine Snyder] Bedford Free Press Thursday March 7, 1907 p. 8 Death of Grandma King Mrs. Catherine A. Snyder King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Snyder was born April 28, 1820 in Bucks county, Penn., forty miles north of Philadelphia. She was the oldest of ten children thus bearing a large part of the family cares. In 1834 the father took his family to Wayne county, O., settling seven miles from Wooster, the county seat. The county was new and heavily lumbered so that the deceased spent her youthful days among the hardships incident to early pioneer life, being thus deprived of most advantages now possible in thickly settled communities. On Oct. 13, 1853, Catherine. A. Snyder, the deceased, was married to John King. The married couple had their home on a farm near Lafayette, Medina county, O., where they lived until 1861, when they moved to Taylor county 10 miles [east] of Bedford, the county seat. Here they have lived since that time. Coming here at this early date she again had to endure the hardships of the settlement of a new country. The King home was a grand stopping place for the many weary travelers seeking location in the west. Mrs. King's illness was a protracted and severe one, causing exceptionally great suffering, all of which she endured with patience and true Christian fortitude. For many years Mrs. King has been a member of the M. E. Church ever taking an active part in the duties pertaining to the advancement of Christ's Kingdom. She died in the triumph of a Christian faith, and is now participating in the awards unto the righteous. She passed over to eternity on Thursday, Feb. 28, at the age of 86 years and 10 months. , She leaves her husband John King, now 84 years old; her son, C. S. King and family, her daughter, Mrs. Alice Ewart and family, her grand
daughter Mrs. Jess Jenkins and
family and other near relatives and hosts of devoted friends to mourn her loss,
among all of whom her memory will ever be precious and blessed. Rev. G. W. Snyder, pastor of the
English Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs is a brother of the deceased and was
present at the funeral which was held from the Platteville M. E. Church
Saturday, March 2, and was conducted by Rev. Alfred Knoll of Blockton.
[Note: The same obituary was printed in the Bedford Times-Republican, March 7, 1907, page 2.] [King, Catherine Snyder] Bedford Free Press Thursday March 7, 1907 p. 5 Mrs. Catherine King died at her home in Gay Township Thursday and was buried at Platteville Saturday. It will be remembered that Mrs. King or Grandma as she was called by everyone as she was very aged, fell some weeks ago and broke her hip. No hopes was held of her recovery from the very first and her sufferings were terrible so her death was felt to be a relief. Blockton News Thursday April 5, 1934 [p. 1] Dr. Wayne King Dead [Thomas] Wayne King, son of the late Dr. A. [lbert] E. [dgar] King of this place died at his home in Lamoni about 5 o'clock on Wednesday evening of last week. He received a fracture at the base of the skull a few weeks ago when he fell on the basement steps at his home. He was thought to be recovering from his injuries and was out riding on Wednesday afternoon, the day of his death. He was 53 years of age on Monday, March 26, two days previous to his death. He leaves his wife, two children, Mrs. Gail McGee, of Des Moines, and Albert Wayne, at home; a half brother, Dr. G. V. King, of Washington, D. C.; a half sister, Mrs. Ruth Parrish, of Bedford, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home and burial was made in the Platteville cemetery. A military service was held at the grave Saturday afternoon. [King, Villiary Carrie “Villa” Propst] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday June 16, 1910 [p. 1] Mrs. Villa King. Blockton—Mrs. Villa King died at her home here, Sunday about 2 o'clock. The funeral service took place Tuesday at 1:30 in the grove at her home, attended by a large crowd of friends and neighbors. Interment was in Platteville cemetery beside the remains of her husband, Thomas King, who died about five years ago. Mrs. King's maiden name was Villa Propst. She leaves a brother Dan Propst and a sister, Mrs. M. Dennis both of this place; a stepson, Dr. A. [lbert] E. [dgar] King of this place and a step daughter Mrs. Frank Wisdom of Bedford, and one son, Sumner E. King who recently went from Bedford to Sheridan, Wyo. Mrs King was one of the earliest settlers of the town, was a member of the Baptist church and beloved by all who knew her. Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 22, 1942 [p. 1] Mrs. Alice Kinser Dies In Kansas Mrs. Alice Kinser, 61, died at her home in Topeka, Kans., Sunday, January 18. The funeral services were held in Topeka Wednesday afternoon and burial made there. Mrs. Kinser was a sister of Mrs. Nellie Townsend of Bedford and of Frank Ailshie of near Blockton. She is also survived by three other sisters and by one son, Harold Kinser of California. Her husband died many years ago. [Kinser, Alice Ailshie] Taylor County Herald Thursday January 22, 1942 [p. 1] Former Countian Dies in Kansas Mrs. Alice Kinser, 60, a former Taylor county resident, died suddenly Sunday, January 19, at her home in Topeka, Kansas. Surviving are her sister, Mrs. Nellie Townsend of Bedford; a brother, Frank Ailshie of Bedford and her son, Harold, who now resides in California. Funeral services were Wednesday in Topeka where interment was made. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday October 11, 1917 p. 5 Delta Kinser
Delta S. Kinser was born October 2, 1879 at Platteville, Iowa and died in Topeka, Kansas October 1, 1917, aged 37 years, 11 months and 6 days. His early manhood was spent at Platteville, Iowa. October 30, 1903 he was united in marriage to Miss Alice Ailshie. To this union was born one child. He is survived by the wife and child, his father and one sister. He united with the Christian church when young, and about three months ago was converted by the Salvation Army. He served his country as a soldier in the Philippines. The funeral was held at the home of P. O. Townsend October 3, 1917, by Challie B. Graham, and the remains laid to rest in the Platteville cemetery. The many friends of the bereaved ones extend their sympathy, and wish for them the strength and help of the Most High. [Kinser, Delta S.] Blockton News Thursday October 4, 1917 [p. 1] Delta Kinser Dead Tho body of Delta Kinser, son of John Kinser and a former resident of this vicinity, was brought from some point in Kansas yesterday morning to Athelstan where funeral services were held at the P. O. Townsend home. Interment was made in the family burial ground in Platteville cemetery. We do not have the particulars of Mr. Kinser' s death. The Kinser families left here about fourteen years ago. [Kinser, Delta S.] Blockton News Thursday October 11, 1917 [p. 1] Obituary Delta S. Kinser was born at Platteville, Iowa, October 25,1879, and died in Topeka, Kansas October 1, 1917, aged 37 years, 11 months and 6 days. His early life was spent at Platteville. October 30, 1903, he was united in marriage to Miss Alice Ailshie. To this union was born one child. He is survived by the wife and child, his father and one sister. He united with the Christian church when young, and about three months ago was converted near by the Salvation Army. He served his country as a soldier in the Philippines. The funeral services were held at the home of P. [early] O. [tis] Townsend October 3, conducted by Challie E. Graham, and the remains laid to rest in the Platteville cemetery. The many friends of the bereaved ones extend their sympathy, and wish for them the strength and help of the Most High. [KINSER, DELTA S.] [Kinser, Sarah Elizabeth Henry] Taylor County Democrat Thursday April 25, 1895 p. 3 Mrs. John Kinser [Sarah Elizabeth Henry] died at her home near Platteville Thursday morning, April 19, 1895, after a long and serious illness. The remains were interred in the Platteville cemetery at 1 p. m. last Saturday. Mrs. Joseph Dodge and Mrs. Martha McKissick of this city attended the funeral. |