Edward is the son of Samuel Redding and Letitia Bogard. He married Sophia Byerley.
CENSUS:
1870 United States Federal Census Name: Edward Redding Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866 Age in 1870: 4 Birthplace: Illinois Home in 1870: Bethel, McDonough, Illinois Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Doddsville Household Members: Name Age Saml Redding 29 Lattie Redding 29 Edward Redding 4 Ida Redding 2 Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Bethel, McDonough, Illinois; Roll M593_256; Page: 345; Image: 16.
1885 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1915 Name: Edward Redding Census Date: 1 Mar 1885 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Blue Mound Birth Location: Illinois Family Number: 121 Marital Status: Single Gender: Male Estimated birth year: abt 1866 Race: White Line: 29 Roll: KS1885_77
1900 United States Federal Census Name: Edward Redding Home in 1900: Liberty, Linn, Kansas Age: 33 Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relationship to head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Sopha Race: White Household Members: Name Age Edward Redding 33 Sopha Redding 32 Alva W Redding 11 Minne E Redding 9 Iva E Redding 8 Geogia Redding 2 Leanna Redding 4.12 Census Place: Liberty, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T623 487; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 110.
1905 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 Name: E C Redding Census Date: 1 Mar 1905 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Parker Family Number: 2 Gender: Male Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867 Race: White Line: 24 Roll: ks1905_84 Household Member(s): Name Age W L Duff 45 Estley Duff 40 Melvin Duff 17 Loson D Duff 15 Violet Duff 11 E C Redding 38 Sopha Redding 37 Alva Redding 16 Minnie Redding 14 Iva Redding 13 Georgia Redding 7 Source Information:Ancestry.com.. Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.
1910 United States Federal Census Name: Edward C Redding Age in 1910: 43 Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Ohio Mother's Birth Place: Ohio Spouse's name: Sophia Home in 1910: Liberty, Linn, Kansas Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Edward C Redding 43 Sophia Redding 42 Alva W Redding 21 Minnie E Redding 19 Iva E Redding 18 Georgia M Redding 12 Lena A Redding 10 Juanita O Redding 7 Gerald E Redding 2 Eulalia F Redding 5 Census Place: Liberty, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T624_445; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 64.
1915 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 Name: E C Redding Census Date: 1915 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Parker Birth Location: Illinois Family Number: 17 Gender: Male Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867 Race: White Line: 26 Roll: ks1915_128 Household Member(s): Name Age E C Redding 48 Sophia Redding 47 Georgia Redding 17 Lena Redding 15 Juanita Redding 12 Eulalia Redding 10 Gerald Redding 7 Lucile Redding 78 Source Information:Ancestry.com.. Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009
1920 United States Federal Census Name: Edward C Redding Home in 1920: Liberty, Linn, Kansas Age: 53 years Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sopha Father's Birth Place: Ohio Mother's Birth Place: Ohio Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Own Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 75 Edward C Redding 53 Sopha Redding 52 Juanita O Redding 17 Eulelia F Redding 15 Lucile I Redding 7 Census Place: Liberty, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T625_538; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 122; Image: 75.
1925 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 Name: E C Redding Census Date: 1925 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Parker Birth Location: Illinois Family Number: 111 Marital Status: Married Gender: Male Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867 Race: White Relation: Head Line: 13 Roll: KS1925_81 Spouse's Name: Sopha Household Member(s): Name Age E C Redding 58 Sopha Redding 57 Eulalia Redding 20 Lucile Redding 12 Source Information:Ancestry.com.. Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.
1930 United States Federal Census Name: Edward C Redding Home in 1930: Parke, Linn, Kansas Age: 63 Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sopha Race: White Household Members: Name Age Edward C Redding 63 Sopha Redding 62 Eulalie F Redding 25 Lucille I Redding 17 Census Place: Parke, Linn, Kansas; Roll: 708; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 869.0.
OBITUARY:
Edward Clarence Redding, son of Samuel and Letitia Redding, was born August 5, 1866, in Wyoming, Stark County, Illinois, and departed from this life at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 11 days, on October 16, 1952, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Barnett, near Goodrich, Kansas. In his youth he moved with his parents to Iowa, then to Nebraska, later setting near Goodrich, Kansas. It was at the then popular literaries and singing schools that he met Sopha Byerley, who later became his bride. To this union eleven children were born, four of whom, Minnie Ethel, Gerald Elmer, Letitia and Effie, preceded him in death.
His young manhood was spent as a United Brethren Minister at Mound City, Kansas. Later he was employed at Parker by the M.K. & T. Railroad as a foreman, holding this position until his retirement following an accident about twenty years ago.
He was a member of the Parker Methodist Church, where he taught the Men's Bible class for several years and always promoted those activities which he felt were for the progress of the community. He was made a Master Mason on May 28, 1920, and he was Past Master of the Parker Masonic Lodge which he felt added much to his fullness of life. His continued faith in God was apparent in his mode of life, having great belief in the nearness of the spirit of God to the souls of men.
After the death of his wife in 1940 he lived at his home until ill health made it necessary for him to live in the homes of his children. He endeared himself greatly to his children by his utmost patience and his desire to adapt himself to their way of home life.
He leaves to mourn his passing seven children, Alva W. of Iola; Mrs. Ivy Tebbel, Tampa, Fl; Mrs. Georgia McBratney, Humboldt, Kansas; Mrs. Lena Barnett, Centerville, Kansas; and Mrs. Juanita Moore, Mrs. Eulalia Cox, Mrs. Lucille Ludwig of Osawatomie; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. His two sisters, Mrs. Anna Besser and Mrs. Ida Culberson of Parker also survive him. He will be missed by a host of friends.
Funeral services was held at the Parker Methodist Church, Sunday afternoon, October 19, the Rev. William I. Hastie, paster of the First Methodist Church, Osawatomie and the Rev. J. C. Campbell, Pastor of the Parker Church officiating. The Masons Lodge of Parker No. 341 had charge of the grave services. Interment was in Goodrich Cemetery.
The pall bearers were Dick Montavon, Kenneth Redding, Vaughn Moore, Jerry Moore, Ford Masters, grandsons and Willie Richardson, Donald Burnett sand "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Going Down the Valley" and "One by One". Service under the direction of the Montanye Funeral Home.
CENSUS:
1870 United States Federal Census Name: Edward Redding Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866 Age in 1870: 4 Birthplace: Illinois Home in 1870: Bethel, McDonough, Illinois Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Doddsville Household Members: Name Age Saml Redding 29 Lattie Redding 29 Edward Redding 4 Ida Redding 2 Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Bethel, McDonough, Illinois; Roll M593_256; Page: 345; Image: 16.
1885 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1915 Name: Edward Redding Census Date: 1 Mar 1885 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Blue Mound Birth Location: Illinois Family Number: 121 Marital Status: Single Gender: Male Estimated birth year: abt 1866 Race: White Line: 29 Roll: KS1885_77
1900 United States Federal Census Name: Edward Redding Home in 1900: Liberty, Linn, Kansas Age: 33 Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relationship to head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Sopha Race: White Household Members: Name Age Edward Redding 33 Sopha Redding 32 Alva W Redding 11 Minne E Redding 9 Iva E Redding 8 Geogia Redding 2 Leanna Redding 4.12 Census Place: Liberty, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T623 487; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 110.
1905 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 Name: E C Redding Census Date: 1 Mar 1905 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Parker Family Number: 2 Gender: Male Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867 Race: White Line: 24 Roll: ks1905_84 Household Member(s): Name Age W L Duff 45 Estley Duff 40 Melvin Duff 17 Loson D Duff 15 Violet Duff 11 E C Redding 38 Sopha Redding 37 Alva Redding 16 Minnie Redding 14 Iva Redding 13 Georgia Redding 7 Source Information:Ancestry.com.. Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.
1910 United States Federal Census Name: Edward C Redding Age in 1910: 43 Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Ohio Mother's Birth Place: Ohio Spouse's name: Sophia Home in 1910: Liberty, Linn, Kansas Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Edward C Redding 43 Sophia Redding 42 Alva W Redding 21 Minnie E Redding 19 Iva E Redding 18 Georgia M Redding 12 Lena A Redding 10 Juanita O Redding 7 Gerald E Redding 2 Eulalia F Redding 5 Census Place: Liberty, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T624_445; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 64.
1915 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 Name: E C Redding Census Date: 1915 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Parker Birth Location: Illinois Family Number: 17 Gender: Male Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867 Race: White Line: 26 Roll: ks1915_128 Household Member(s): Name Age E C Redding 48 Sophia Redding 47 Georgia Redding 17 Lena Redding 15 Juanita Redding 12 Eulalia Redding 10 Gerald Redding 7 Lucile Redding 78 Source Information:Ancestry.com.. Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009
1920 United States Federal Census Name: Edward C Redding Home in 1920: Liberty, Linn, Kansas Age: 53 years Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sopha Father's Birth Place: Ohio Mother's Birth Place: Ohio Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Own Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 75 Edward C Redding 53 Sopha Redding 52 Juanita O Redding 17 Eulelia F Redding 15 Lucile I Redding 7 Census Place: Liberty, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T625_538; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 122; Image: 75.
1925 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 Name: E C Redding Census Date: 1925 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Parker Birth Location: Illinois Family Number: 111 Marital Status: Married Gender: Male Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867 Race: White Relation: Head Line: 13 Roll: KS1925_81 Spouse's Name: Sopha Household Member(s): Name Age E C Redding 58 Sopha Redding 57 Eulalia Redding 20 Lucile Redding 12 Source Information:Ancestry.com.. Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.
1930 United States Federal Census Name: Edward C Redding Home in 1930: Parke, Linn, Kansas Age: 63 Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sopha Race: White Household Members: Name Age Edward C Redding 63 Sopha Redding 62 Eulalie F Redding 25 Lucille I Redding 17 Census Place: Parke, Linn, Kansas; Roll: 708; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 869.0.
OBITUARY:
Edward Clarence Redding, son of Samuel and Letitia Redding, was born August 5, 1866, in Wyoming, Stark County, Illinois, and departed from this life at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 11 days, on October 16, 1952, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Barnett, near Goodrich, Kansas. In his youth he moved with his parents to Iowa, then to Nebraska, later setting near Goodrich, Kansas. It was at the then popular literaries and singing schools that he met Sopha Byerley, who later became his bride. To this union eleven children were born, four of whom, Minnie Ethel, Gerald Elmer, Letitia and Effie, preceded him in death.
His young manhood was spent as a United Brethren Minister at Mound City, Kansas. Later he was employed at Parker by the M.K. & T. Railroad as a foreman, holding this position until his retirement following an accident about twenty years ago.
He was a member of the Parker Methodist Church, where he taught the Men's Bible class for several years and always promoted those activities which he felt were for the progress of the community. He was made a Master Mason on May 28, 1920, and he was Past Master of the Parker Masonic Lodge which he felt added much to his fullness of life. His continued faith in God was apparent in his mode of life, having great belief in the nearness of the spirit of God to the souls of men.
After the death of his wife in 1940 he lived at his home until ill health made it necessary for him to live in the homes of his children. He endeared himself greatly to his children by his utmost patience and his desire to adapt himself to their way of home life.
He leaves to mourn his passing seven children, Alva W. of Iola; Mrs. Ivy Tebbel, Tampa, Fl; Mrs. Georgia McBratney, Humboldt, Kansas; Mrs. Lena Barnett, Centerville, Kansas; and Mrs. Juanita Moore, Mrs. Eulalia Cox, Mrs. Lucille Ludwig of Osawatomie; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. His two sisters, Mrs. Anna Besser and Mrs. Ida Culberson of Parker also survive him. He will be missed by a host of friends.
Funeral services was held at the Parker Methodist Church, Sunday afternoon, October 19, the Rev. William I. Hastie, paster of the First Methodist Church, Osawatomie and the Rev. J. C. Campbell, Pastor of the Parker Church officiating. The Masons Lodge of Parker No. 341 had charge of the grave services. Interment was in Goodrich Cemetery.
The pall bearers were Dick Montavon, Kenneth Redding, Vaughn Moore, Jerry Moore, Ford Masters, grandsons and Willie Richardson, Donald Burnett sand "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Going Down the Valley" and "One by One". Service under the direction of the Montanye Funeral Home.
Edward is the son of Samuel Redding and Letitia Bogard. He married Sophia Byerley.
CENSUS:
1870 United States Federal Census Name: Edward Redding Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866 Age in 1870: 4 Birthplace: Illinois Home in 1870: Bethel, McDonough, Illinois Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Doddsville Household Members: Name Age Saml Redding 29 Lattie Redding 29 Edward Redding 4 Ida Redding 2 Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Bethel, McDonough, Illinois; Roll M593_256; Page: 345; Image: 16.
1885 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1915 Name: Edward Redding Census Date: 1 Mar 1885 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Blue Mound Birth Location: Illinois Family Number: 121 Marital Status: Single Gender: Male Estimated birth year: abt 1866 Race: White Line: 29 Roll: KS1885_77
1900 United States Federal Census Name: Edward Redding Home in 1900: Liberty, Linn, Kansas Age: 33 Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relationship to head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Sopha Race: White Household Members: Name Age Edward Redding 33 Sopha Redding 32 Alva W Redding 11 Minne E Redding 9 Iva E Redding 8 Geogia Redding 2 Leanna Redding 4.12 Census Place: Liberty, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T623 487; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 110.
1905 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 Name: E C Redding Census Date: 1 Mar 1905 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Parker Family Number: 2 Gender: Male Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867 Race: White Line: 24 Roll: ks1905_84 Household Member(s): Name Age W L Duff 45 Estley Duff 40 Melvin Duff 17 Loson D Duff 15 Violet Duff 11 E C Redding 38 Sopha Redding 37 Alva Redding 16 Minnie Redding 14 Iva Redding 13 Georgia Redding 7 Source Information:Ancestry.com.. Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.
1910 United States Federal Census Name: Edward C Redding Age in 1910: 43 Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Ohio Mother's Birth Place: Ohio Spouse's name: Sophia Home in 1910: Liberty, Linn, Kansas Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Edward C Redding 43 Sophia Redding 42 Alva W Redding 21 Minnie E Redding 19 Iva E Redding 18 Georgia M Redding 12 Lena A Redding 10 Juanita O Redding 7 Gerald E Redding 2 Eulalia F Redding 5 Census Place: Liberty, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T624_445; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 64.
1915 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 Name: E C Redding Census Date: 1915 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Parker Birth Location: Illinois Family Number: 17 Gender: Male Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867 Race: White Line: 26 Roll: ks1915_128 Household Member(s): Name Age E C Redding 48 Sophia Redding 47 Georgia Redding 17 Lena Redding 15 Juanita Redding 12 Eulalia Redding 10 Gerald Redding 7 Lucile Redding 78 Source Information:Ancestry.com.. Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009
1920 United States Federal Census Name: Edward C Redding Home in 1920: Liberty, Linn, Kansas Age: 53 years Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sopha Father's Birth Place: Ohio Mother's Birth Place: Ohio Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Own Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 75 Edward C Redding 53 Sopha Redding 52 Juanita O Redding 17 Eulelia F Redding 15 Lucile I Redding 7 Census Place: Liberty, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T625_538; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 122; Image: 75.
1925 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 Name: E C Redding Census Date: 1925 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Parker Birth Location: Illinois Family Number: 111 Marital Status: Married Gender: Male Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867 Race: White Relation: Head Line: 13 Roll: KS1925_81 Spouse's Name: Sopha Household Member(s): Name Age E C Redding 58 Sopha Redding 57 Eulalia Redding 20 Lucile Redding 12 Source Information:Ancestry.com.. Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.
1930 United States Federal Census Name: Edward C Redding Home in 1930: Parke, Linn, Kansas Age: 63 Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sopha Race: White Household Members: Name Age Edward C Redding 63 Sopha Redding 62 Eulalie F Redding 25 Lucille I Redding 17 Census Place: Parke, Linn, Kansas; Roll: 708; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 869.0.
OBITUARY:
Edward Clarence Redding, son of Samuel and Letitia Redding, was born August 5, 1866, in Wyoming, Stark County, Illinois, and departed from this life at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 11 days, on October 16, 1952, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Barnett, near Goodrich, Kansas. In his youth he moved with his parents to Iowa, then to Nebraska, later setting near Goodrich, Kansas. It was at the then popular literaries and singing schools that he met Sopha Byerley, who later became his bride. To this union eleven children were born, four of whom, Minnie Ethel, Gerald Elmer, Letitia and Effie, preceded him in death.
His young manhood was spent as a United Brethren Minister at Mound City, Kansas. Later he was employed at Parker by the M.K. & T. Railroad as a foreman, holding this position until his retirement following an accident about twenty years ago.
He was a member of the Parker Methodist Church, where he taught the Men's Bible class for several years and always promoted those activities which he felt were for the progress of the community. He was made a Master Mason on May 28, 1920, and he was Past Master of the Parker Masonic Lodge which he felt added much to his fullness of life. His continued faith in God was apparent in his mode of life, having great belief in the nearness of the spirit of God to the souls of men.
After the death of his wife in 1940 he lived at his home until ill health made it necessary for him to live in the homes of his children. He endeared himself greatly to his children by his utmost patience and his desire to adapt himself to their way of home life.
He leaves to mourn his passing seven children, Alva W. of Iola; Mrs. Ivy Tebbel, Tampa, Fl; Mrs. Georgia McBratney, Humboldt, Kansas; Mrs. Lena Barnett, Centerville, Kansas; and Mrs. Juanita Moore, Mrs. Eulalia Cox, Mrs. Lucille Ludwig of Osawatomie; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. His two sisters, Mrs. Anna Besser and Mrs. Ida Culberson of Parker also survive him. He will be missed by a host of friends.
Funeral services was held at the Parker Methodist Church, Sunday afternoon, October 19, the Rev. William I. Hastie, paster of the First Methodist Church, Osawatomie and the Rev. J. C. Campbell, Pastor of the Parker Church officiating. The Masons Lodge of Parker No. 341 had charge of the grave services. Interment was in Goodrich Cemetery.
The pall bearers were Dick Montavon, Kenneth Redding, Vaughn Moore, Jerry Moore, Ford Masters, grandsons and Willie Richardson, Donald Burnett sand "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Going Down the Valley" and "One by One". Service under the direction of the Montanye Funeral Home.
CENSUS:
1870 United States Federal Census Name: Edward Redding Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866 Age in 1870: 4 Birthplace: Illinois Home in 1870: Bethel, McDonough, Illinois Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Doddsville Household Members: Name Age Saml Redding 29 Lattie Redding 29 Edward Redding 4 Ida Redding 2 Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Bethel, McDonough, Illinois; Roll M593_256; Page: 345; Image: 16.
1885 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1915 Name: Edward Redding Census Date: 1 Mar 1885 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Blue Mound Birth Location: Illinois Family Number: 121 Marital Status: Single Gender: Male Estimated birth year: abt 1866 Race: White Line: 29 Roll: KS1885_77
1900 United States Federal Census Name: Edward Redding Home in 1900: Liberty, Linn, Kansas Age: 33 Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relationship to head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Sopha Race: White Household Members: Name Age Edward Redding 33 Sopha Redding 32 Alva W Redding 11 Minne E Redding 9 Iva E Redding 8 Geogia Redding 2 Leanna Redding 4.12 Census Place: Liberty, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T623 487; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 110.
1905 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 Name: E C Redding Census Date: 1 Mar 1905 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Parker Family Number: 2 Gender: Male Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867 Race: White Line: 24 Roll: ks1905_84 Household Member(s): Name Age W L Duff 45 Estley Duff 40 Melvin Duff 17 Loson D Duff 15 Violet Duff 11 E C Redding 38 Sopha Redding 37 Alva Redding 16 Minnie Redding 14 Iva Redding 13 Georgia Redding 7 Source Information:Ancestry.com.. Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.
1910 United States Federal Census Name: Edward C Redding Age in 1910: 43 Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Ohio Mother's Birth Place: Ohio Spouse's name: Sophia Home in 1910: Liberty, Linn, Kansas Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Edward C Redding 43 Sophia Redding 42 Alva W Redding 21 Minnie E Redding 19 Iva E Redding 18 Georgia M Redding 12 Lena A Redding 10 Juanita O Redding 7 Gerald E Redding 2 Eulalia F Redding 5 Census Place: Liberty, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T624_445; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 64.
1915 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 Name: E C Redding Census Date: 1915 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Parker Birth Location: Illinois Family Number: 17 Gender: Male Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867 Race: White Line: 26 Roll: ks1915_128 Household Member(s): Name Age E C Redding 48 Sophia Redding 47 Georgia Redding 17 Lena Redding 15 Juanita Redding 12 Eulalia Redding 10 Gerald Redding 7 Lucile Redding 78 Source Information:Ancestry.com.. Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009
1920 United States Federal Census Name: Edward C Redding Home in 1920: Liberty, Linn, Kansas Age: 53 years Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sopha Father's Birth Place: Ohio Mother's Birth Place: Ohio Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Own Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 75 Edward C Redding 53 Sopha Redding 52 Juanita O Redding 17 Eulelia F Redding 15 Lucile I Redding 7 Census Place: Liberty, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T625_538; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 122; Image: 75.
1925 Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 Name: E C Redding Census Date: 1925 Residence County: Linn Residence State: Kansas Locality: Parker Birth Location: Illinois Family Number: 111 Marital Status: Married Gender: Male Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867 Race: White Relation: Head Line: 13 Roll: KS1925_81 Spouse's Name: Sopha Household Member(s): Name Age E C Redding 58 Sopha Redding 57 Eulalia Redding 20 Lucile Redding 12 Source Information:Ancestry.com.. Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.
1930 United States Federal Census Name: Edward C Redding Home in 1930: Parke, Linn, Kansas Age: 63 Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Sopha Race: White Household Members: Name Age Edward C Redding 63 Sopha Redding 62 Eulalie F Redding 25 Lucille I Redding 17 Census Place: Parke, Linn, Kansas; Roll: 708; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 869.0.
OBITUARY:
Edward Clarence Redding, son of Samuel and Letitia Redding, was born August 5, 1866, in Wyoming, Stark County, Illinois, and departed from this life at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 11 days, on October 16, 1952, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Barnett, near Goodrich, Kansas. In his youth he moved with his parents to Iowa, then to Nebraska, later setting near Goodrich, Kansas. It was at the then popular literaries and singing schools that he met Sopha Byerley, who later became his bride. To this union eleven children were born, four of whom, Minnie Ethel, Gerald Elmer, Letitia and Effie, preceded him in death.
His young manhood was spent as a United Brethren Minister at Mound City, Kansas. Later he was employed at Parker by the M.K. & T. Railroad as a foreman, holding this position until his retirement following an accident about twenty years ago.
He was a member of the Parker Methodist Church, where he taught the Men's Bible class for several years and always promoted those activities which he felt were for the progress of the community. He was made a Master Mason on May 28, 1920, and he was Past Master of the Parker Masonic Lodge which he felt added much to his fullness of life. His continued faith in God was apparent in his mode of life, having great belief in the nearness of the spirit of God to the souls of men.
After the death of his wife in 1940 he lived at his home until ill health made it necessary for him to live in the homes of his children. He endeared himself greatly to his children by his utmost patience and his desire to adapt himself to their way of home life.
He leaves to mourn his passing seven children, Alva W. of Iola; Mrs. Ivy Tebbel, Tampa, Fl; Mrs. Georgia McBratney, Humboldt, Kansas; Mrs. Lena Barnett, Centerville, Kansas; and Mrs. Juanita Moore, Mrs. Eulalia Cox, Mrs. Lucille Ludwig of Osawatomie; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. His two sisters, Mrs. Anna Besser and Mrs. Ida Culberson of Parker also survive him. He will be missed by a host of friends.
Funeral services was held at the Parker Methodist Church, Sunday afternoon, October 19, the Rev. William I. Hastie, paster of the First Methodist Church, Osawatomie and the Rev. J. C. Campbell, Pastor of the Parker Church officiating. The Masons Lodge of Parker No. 341 had charge of the grave services. Interment was in Goodrich Cemetery.
The pall bearers were Dick Montavon, Kenneth Redding, Vaughn Moore, Jerry Moore, Ford Masters, grandsons and Willie Richardson, Donald Burnett sand "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Going Down the Valley" and "One by One". Service under the direction of the Montanye Funeral Home.
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