Iola Register, 9 Sept 1952, page 4 - see at right confirms burial location of Abram and wife.
Iola Register, 10 Oct 1921, Mon, Page 2
Abram Donica, born in Vigo county, Indiana, May 13, 1838. Died at his home in Osage township, Oct 5, 1921, aged 83 years, 4 months and 22 days.
Mr Donica spent his early years of his life in the old Indiana home, having given some time to the profession of teaching.
Answering the call of his country in 1861, he was mustered in at Ottawa, Ill., Co G, Fourth Illinois volunteer cavalry. He was soon made sergeant and in 1862 was promoted to the rank of second lieutenant for meritorious service at Pittsburg Landing. In 1864 he was made first lieutenant. Upon the consolidation of the 4th and 12th regiments he was commissioned Captain of Co. A, 4th Illinois. On May 29, 1866 he was honorably discharged after serving on a special expedition to Texas.
In the same year of his discharge he came to Kansas and bought the land where he has made his home for the past fifty-five years.
Here he built and maintained through more than half a century an ideal Christian home of more than ordinary intelligence and refinement, and by his noble example in steadfast Christian living through this long period was of untold worth in his community. He was an honored deacon of the Kincaid Baptist church at the time of his death: "He rests from his labors and his works do follow him."
In political faith Captain Donica was a staunch republican and while never seeking office himself, he made it his business to see that good and worthy men only were placed in office.
In May 1920 his fine bodily frame began to fall. For a little while it seemed to his skilled physician that the end was just at hand; but by heroic treatment and careful nursing his days were lengthened out for more than a year. On May 28, 1920, while one of his talented daughters watched beside him, she noticed his speech was in measured tread.
The relatives from whom this beautiful Light of Life has gone out consist in the beloved wife, one son George who died in childhood, three daughters, Mary M Donica, Lovonia Chapman and one son-in-law, J West Chapman, one brother, Jacob Donica, of Kincaid and an aged uncle, Marshall W. Montgomery of Nevada, Ia., who was visiting him, and was present at the time of his death.
A most beautiful and impressive "Scripture Reading of the Resurrection" was given by the accomplished reader, his daughter, Mrs Chapman. Rev. Ermey, pastor of the M. E. church of Mildred then offered a beautiful and tender prayer. Rev. Dr. Wiseman made an address, bringing out sweet lessons of comfort and assurance from the theme. "The Christian's Home Going." The G.A.R. post of Iola then took charge and gave an abbreviated form of their beautiful service. The long procession was led by Captain Donica's old gray saddle horse, "Peggy," which for more than a quarter of a century had faithfully carried her master. This sad trip she carried the burden of beautiful flowers.
We laid him to rest only three-quarters of a mile from his home on the hill top in Fairview cemetery, where the sky line to the east is several miles away across the beautiful valley of the Osage. Here peacefully he shall sleep till his Patriarchal Meditation has fulfilment.
William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
ALLEN COUNTY, Part 11
ABRAM DONICA, farmer, Section 19, P. O. Ozark, was born in Vigo County, Ind., May 13, 1838, and reared on a farm. In 1856 he moved to McLean County, Ill., and engaged in agricultural pursuits. On September 5, 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Fourth Illinois Cavalry, was appointed Sergeant, and promoted to Second Lieutenant in November, 1862, to First Lieutenant October 9, 1864, and to Captain March 2, 1865, serving until discharged, June 18, 1866. Mr. D. came to Allen County, Kan., in September, 1866, and located on his present farm. He purchased at that time 153 acres, and has now 343, all improved. On his place is a fine residence and an orchard of two acres, and he raises considerable stock. He was Trustee of the township in 1874 and 1875, and has filled several other local offices. The subject of this sketch was married in Allen County, Kan., May 23, 1867, to Miss Tabitha Mann. Their family consists of four children.
Iola Register, 10 Oct 1921, Mon, Page 2
Abram Donica, born in Vigo county, Indiana, May 13, 1838. Died at his home in Osage township, Oct 5, 1921, aged 83 years, 4 months and 22 days.
Mr Donica spent his early years of his life in the old Indiana home, having given some time to the profession of teaching.
Answering the call of his country in 1861, he was mustered in at Ottawa, Ill., Co G, Fourth Illinois volunteer cavalry. He was soon made sergeant and in 1862 was promoted to the rank of second lieutenant for meritorious service at Pittsburg Landing. In 1864 he was made first lieutenant. Upon the consolidation of the 4th and 12th regiments he was commissioned Captain of Co. A, 4th Illinois. On May 29, 1866 he was honorably discharged after serving on a special expedition to Texas.
In the same year of his discharge he came to Kansas and bought the land where he has made his home for the past fifty-five years.
Here he built and maintained through more than half a century an ideal Christian home of more than ordinary intelligence and refinement, and by his noble example in steadfast Christian living through this long period was of untold worth in his community. He was an honored deacon of the Kincaid Baptist church at the time of his death: "He rests from his labors and his works do follow him."
In political faith Captain Donica was a staunch republican and while never seeking office himself, he made it his business to see that good and worthy men only were placed in office.
In May 1920 his fine bodily frame began to fall. For a little while it seemed to his skilled physician that the end was just at hand; but by heroic treatment and careful nursing his days were lengthened out for more than a year. On May 28, 1920, while one of his talented daughters watched beside him, she noticed his speech was in measured tread.
The relatives from whom this beautiful Light of Life has gone out consist in the beloved wife, one son George who died in childhood, three daughters, Mary M Donica, Lovonia Chapman and one son-in-law, J West Chapman, one brother, Jacob Donica, of Kincaid and an aged uncle, Marshall W. Montgomery of Nevada, Ia., who was visiting him, and was present at the time of his death.
A most beautiful and impressive "Scripture Reading of the Resurrection" was given by the accomplished reader, his daughter, Mrs Chapman. Rev. Ermey, pastor of the M. E. church of Mildred then offered a beautiful and tender prayer. Rev. Dr. Wiseman made an address, bringing out sweet lessons of comfort and assurance from the theme. "The Christian's Home Going." The G.A.R. post of Iola then took charge and gave an abbreviated form of their beautiful service. The long procession was led by Captain Donica's old gray saddle horse, "Peggy," which for more than a quarter of a century had faithfully carried her master. This sad trip she carried the burden of beautiful flowers.
We laid him to rest only three-quarters of a mile from his home on the hill top in Fairview cemetery, where the sky line to the east is several miles away across the beautiful valley of the Osage. Here peacefully he shall sleep till his Patriarchal Meditation has fulfilment.
William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
ALLEN COUNTY, Part 11
ABRAM DONICA, farmer, Section 19, P. O. Ozark, was born in Vigo County, Ind., May 13, 1838, and reared on a farm. In 1856 he moved to McLean County, Ill., and engaged in agricultural pursuits. On September 5, 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Fourth Illinois Cavalry, was appointed Sergeant, and promoted to Second Lieutenant in November, 1862, to First Lieutenant October 9, 1864, and to Captain March 2, 1865, serving until discharged, June 18, 1866. Mr. D. came to Allen County, Kan., in September, 1866, and located on his present farm. He purchased at that time 153 acres, and has now 343, all improved. On his place is a fine residence and an orchard of two acres, and he raises considerable stock. He was Trustee of the township in 1874 and 1875, and has filled several other local offices. The subject of this sketch was married in Allen County, Kan., May 23, 1867, to Miss Tabitha Mann. Their family consists of four children.
Iola Register, 9 Sept 1952, page 4 - see at right confirms burial location of Abram and wife.
Iola Register, 10 Oct 1921, Mon, Page 2
Abram Donica, born in Vigo county, Indiana, May 13, 1838. Died at his home in Osage township, Oct 5, 1921, aged 83 years, 4 months and 22 days.
Mr Donica spent his early years of his life in the old Indiana home, having given some time to the profession of teaching.
Answering the call of his country in 1861, he was mustered in at Ottawa, Ill., Co G, Fourth Illinois volunteer cavalry. He was soon made sergeant and in 1862 was promoted to the rank of second lieutenant for meritorious service at Pittsburg Landing. In 1864 he was made first lieutenant. Upon the consolidation of the 4th and 12th regiments he was commissioned Captain of Co. A, 4th Illinois. On May 29, 1866 he was honorably discharged after serving on a special expedition to Texas.
In the same year of his discharge he came to Kansas and bought the land where he has made his home for the past fifty-five years.
Here he built and maintained through more than half a century an ideal Christian home of more than ordinary intelligence and refinement, and by his noble example in steadfast Christian living through this long period was of untold worth in his community. He was an honored deacon of the Kincaid Baptist church at the time of his death: "He rests from his labors and his works do follow him."
In political faith Captain Donica was a staunch republican and while never seeking office himself, he made it his business to see that good and worthy men only were placed in office.
In May 1920 his fine bodily frame began to fall. For a little while it seemed to his skilled physician that the end was just at hand; but by heroic treatment and careful nursing his days were lengthened out for more than a year. On May 28, 1920, while one of his talented daughters watched beside him, she noticed his speech was in measured tread.
The relatives from whom this beautiful Light of Life has gone out consist in the beloved wife, one son George who died in childhood, three daughters, Mary M Donica, Lovonia Chapman and one son-in-law, J West Chapman, one brother, Jacob Donica, of Kincaid and an aged uncle, Marshall W. Montgomery of Nevada, Ia., who was visiting him, and was present at the time of his death.
A most beautiful and impressive "Scripture Reading of the Resurrection" was given by the accomplished reader, his daughter, Mrs Chapman. Rev. Ermey, pastor of the M. E. church of Mildred then offered a beautiful and tender prayer. Rev. Dr. Wiseman made an address, bringing out sweet lessons of comfort and assurance from the theme. "The Christian's Home Going." The G.A.R. post of Iola then took charge and gave an abbreviated form of their beautiful service. The long procession was led by Captain Donica's old gray saddle horse, "Peggy," which for more than a quarter of a century had faithfully carried her master. This sad trip she carried the burden of beautiful flowers.
We laid him to rest only three-quarters of a mile from his home on the hill top in Fairview cemetery, where the sky line to the east is several miles away across the beautiful valley of the Osage. Here peacefully he shall sleep till his Patriarchal Meditation has fulfilment.
William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
ALLEN COUNTY, Part 11
ABRAM DONICA, farmer, Section 19, P. O. Ozark, was born in Vigo County, Ind., May 13, 1838, and reared on a farm. In 1856 he moved to McLean County, Ill., and engaged in agricultural pursuits. On September 5, 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Fourth Illinois Cavalry, was appointed Sergeant, and promoted to Second Lieutenant in November, 1862, to First Lieutenant October 9, 1864, and to Captain March 2, 1865, serving until discharged, June 18, 1866. Mr. D. came to Allen County, Kan., in September, 1866, and located on his present farm. He purchased at that time 153 acres, and has now 343, all improved. On his place is a fine residence and an orchard of two acres, and he raises considerable stock. He was Trustee of the township in 1874 and 1875, and has filled several other local offices. The subject of this sketch was married in Allen County, Kan., May 23, 1867, to Miss Tabitha Mann. Their family consists of four children.
Iola Register, 10 Oct 1921, Mon, Page 2
Abram Donica, born in Vigo county, Indiana, May 13, 1838. Died at his home in Osage township, Oct 5, 1921, aged 83 years, 4 months and 22 days.
Mr Donica spent his early years of his life in the old Indiana home, having given some time to the profession of teaching.
Answering the call of his country in 1861, he was mustered in at Ottawa, Ill., Co G, Fourth Illinois volunteer cavalry. He was soon made sergeant and in 1862 was promoted to the rank of second lieutenant for meritorious service at Pittsburg Landing. In 1864 he was made first lieutenant. Upon the consolidation of the 4th and 12th regiments he was commissioned Captain of Co. A, 4th Illinois. On May 29, 1866 he was honorably discharged after serving on a special expedition to Texas.
In the same year of his discharge he came to Kansas and bought the land where he has made his home for the past fifty-five years.
Here he built and maintained through more than half a century an ideal Christian home of more than ordinary intelligence and refinement, and by his noble example in steadfast Christian living through this long period was of untold worth in his community. He was an honored deacon of the Kincaid Baptist church at the time of his death: "He rests from his labors and his works do follow him."
In political faith Captain Donica was a staunch republican and while never seeking office himself, he made it his business to see that good and worthy men only were placed in office.
In May 1920 his fine bodily frame began to fall. For a little while it seemed to his skilled physician that the end was just at hand; but by heroic treatment and careful nursing his days were lengthened out for more than a year. On May 28, 1920, while one of his talented daughters watched beside him, she noticed his speech was in measured tread.
The relatives from whom this beautiful Light of Life has gone out consist in the beloved wife, one son George who died in childhood, three daughters, Mary M Donica, Lovonia Chapman and one son-in-law, J West Chapman, one brother, Jacob Donica, of Kincaid and an aged uncle, Marshall W. Montgomery of Nevada, Ia., who was visiting him, and was present at the time of his death.
A most beautiful and impressive "Scripture Reading of the Resurrection" was given by the accomplished reader, his daughter, Mrs Chapman. Rev. Ermey, pastor of the M. E. church of Mildred then offered a beautiful and tender prayer. Rev. Dr. Wiseman made an address, bringing out sweet lessons of comfort and assurance from the theme. "The Christian's Home Going." The G.A.R. post of Iola then took charge and gave an abbreviated form of their beautiful service. The long procession was led by Captain Donica's old gray saddle horse, "Peggy," which for more than a quarter of a century had faithfully carried her master. This sad trip she carried the burden of beautiful flowers.
We laid him to rest only three-quarters of a mile from his home on the hill top in Fairview cemetery, where the sky line to the east is several miles away across the beautiful valley of the Osage. Here peacefully he shall sleep till his Patriarchal Meditation has fulfilment.
William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
ALLEN COUNTY, Part 11
ABRAM DONICA, farmer, Section 19, P. O. Ozark, was born in Vigo County, Ind., May 13, 1838, and reared on a farm. In 1856 he moved to McLean County, Ill., and engaged in agricultural pursuits. On September 5, 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Fourth Illinois Cavalry, was appointed Sergeant, and promoted to Second Lieutenant in November, 1862, to First Lieutenant October 9, 1864, and to Captain March 2, 1865, serving until discharged, June 18, 1866. Mr. D. came to Allen County, Kan., in September, 1866, and located on his present farm. He purchased at that time 153 acres, and has now 343, all improved. On his place is a fine residence and an orchard of two acres, and he raises considerable stock. He was Trustee of the township in 1874 and 1875, and has filled several other local offices. The subject of this sketch was married in Allen County, Kan., May 23, 1867, to Miss Tabitha Mann. Their family consists of four children.
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