Son of Robert McCaig and Elizabeth (Isenberg) McCaig
Husband of Julia Etta (McCombs) McCaig
Transcribed by Earl Hoffman 22 September 2008:
The Centralia Journal, 30 September 1927, Page 1
James Melvin McCaig was born in Champion county, Ohio, May 27, 1854 and died in Centralia, Kansas, September 24,1927, aged 73 years, 3 months and 27 days. At the age of nine years he came with his parents to Prairie Home, Skelly (sic) [Shelby] county, Illinois. In that Illinois home he grew to manhood. In response to the call of the further west, he came to Kansas, settling in Nemaha county, Kansas, near Centralia in 1878, and then 12 years later to the city of Centralia, having made his residence within the bounds of this county for nearly 50 years. He was married to Julie [Julia] Etta McCombs, February 2, 1882. Eight children were born to this union, seven of whom survive. They are Andy of Atchison, Kansas; Roy, Mrs. Nora Newman, and Mrs. Laura Yarger of Centralia, Mrs. Ella Ice of Manhattan; Albert of Topeka; Claude of Osage City, Kan. One son James died in infancy. There are twenty grandchildren. Mr. McCaig was a man of variable industry. He could do many things and his hands were rarely idle. As a pioneer, he turned the virgin soil of the prairie home, he tilled the soil, he owned his home, he was employed in mail delivery when the country was young. He became a public community servant as street commissioner in Centralia and held his job for something like twelve years. He did it in the face of changing city administrations. Working at the task of making a living he served the interests of his home and his family and reared them, a large family in love and affection for each other, and for him. Into their home life, their social home life, he entered with considerable zest, and in his demonstrative religious way raised them as it were in the fear of God and in the nurture of Christianity. Through integrity, purposefulness, strength and ruggedness of human character he achieved much. His rewards therefore will be "great." Strong in his likes and dislikes, he lived the comparatively well balanced life. Strong charactered, he built life on morality's fine base, and with honor unsullied, and heart sincere, he thought religion was more "to be what one seemed" than to profess very much. However he has ever been a member of some church, and since 1911 a member of the Congregational church in this city. He did the tasks and duties as son, husband and father in the fashion necessary to carry well the responsibilities, and when all that he could do, with sickness lingering for several months, he was getting ready for the departure. Conscious to the last he expressed his thought that God was calling him, and he feared not, for when God would call he was ready. And the man who says, that he is ready and prepared by love and faith and human merit, that man is no coward, but brave and courageous in the manhood that ever blesses the world. The other evening, someone said to this writer, "Well they tell me that old Jim is pretty low" yes, may have been the reply, that is always the way of it, first low, then high, first earth and then heaven, there struggle, for manhood's sake; there peace in soul and rest from toil; here, worry and vexation of spirits many many times, there, joy unending, and full of glory. Working, struggling, overcoming, achieving, seeing his family grow up and find places of human usefulness in the world, then the lengthening shadows, when the sun is down, then heaven and satisfaction. Perhaps some regrets at leaving loved ones behind, but that regret even, having been overcome by Him whose victories have overcome the world. The sons and daughters previously mentioned in this obituary with their families, and the mourning widow are joined by a host of warm hearted feeling friends, who truthfully say, "this man gone will be missed in the city much," but missed in the home most; for a good man, a fine citizen, an honest upright worthy christian character has gone away. But there are reunion times in store for all, for Heaven is sure as well as high, because men are great, for character greatness gives height to men. Funeral services were held from the Congregational church in Centralia, Monday afternoon, September 26th. Reverends J. H. Cone and J. E. McClain officiating. Beautiful flowers in great profusion bedecked the pulpit region and the casket. Old and familiar hymns of the church gave fitting dignity to the service; while a community expressed its sorrow at the passing of an old neighbor and friend. Interment in Centralia cemetery.
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CARD OF THANKS. To the people of the entire community, to our friends and neighbors who were so kind and thoughtful during the last sickness and death of our dearly beloved. Especially to those who sent the beautiful flowers and those who furnished the music, one and all, do we extend our grateful appreciation and sincere thanks. Mrs. James McCaig and Children.
Husband of Julia Etta (McCombs) McCaig
Transcribed by Earl Hoffman 22 September 2008:
The Centralia Journal, 30 September 1927, Page 1
James Melvin McCaig was born in Champion county, Ohio, May 27, 1854 and died in Centralia, Kansas, September 24,1927, aged 73 years, 3 months and 27 days. At the age of nine years he came with his parents to Prairie Home, Skelly (sic) [Shelby] county, Illinois. In that Illinois home he grew to manhood. In response to the call of the further west, he came to Kansas, settling in Nemaha county, Kansas, near Centralia in 1878, and then 12 years later to the city of Centralia, having made his residence within the bounds of this county for nearly 50 years. He was married to Julie [Julia] Etta McCombs, February 2, 1882. Eight children were born to this union, seven of whom survive. They are Andy of Atchison, Kansas; Roy, Mrs. Nora Newman, and Mrs. Laura Yarger of Centralia, Mrs. Ella Ice of Manhattan; Albert of Topeka; Claude of Osage City, Kan. One son James died in infancy. There are twenty grandchildren. Mr. McCaig was a man of variable industry. He could do many things and his hands were rarely idle. As a pioneer, he turned the virgin soil of the prairie home, he tilled the soil, he owned his home, he was employed in mail delivery when the country was young. He became a public community servant as street commissioner in Centralia and held his job for something like twelve years. He did it in the face of changing city administrations. Working at the task of making a living he served the interests of his home and his family and reared them, a large family in love and affection for each other, and for him. Into their home life, their social home life, he entered with considerable zest, and in his demonstrative religious way raised them as it were in the fear of God and in the nurture of Christianity. Through integrity, purposefulness, strength and ruggedness of human character he achieved much. His rewards therefore will be "great." Strong in his likes and dislikes, he lived the comparatively well balanced life. Strong charactered, he built life on morality's fine base, and with honor unsullied, and heart sincere, he thought religion was more "to be what one seemed" than to profess very much. However he has ever been a member of some church, and since 1911 a member of the Congregational church in this city. He did the tasks and duties as son, husband and father in the fashion necessary to carry well the responsibilities, and when all that he could do, with sickness lingering for several months, he was getting ready for the departure. Conscious to the last he expressed his thought that God was calling him, and he feared not, for when God would call he was ready. And the man who says, that he is ready and prepared by love and faith and human merit, that man is no coward, but brave and courageous in the manhood that ever blesses the world. The other evening, someone said to this writer, "Well they tell me that old Jim is pretty low" yes, may have been the reply, that is always the way of it, first low, then high, first earth and then heaven, there struggle, for manhood's sake; there peace in soul and rest from toil; here, worry and vexation of spirits many many times, there, joy unending, and full of glory. Working, struggling, overcoming, achieving, seeing his family grow up and find places of human usefulness in the world, then the lengthening shadows, when the sun is down, then heaven and satisfaction. Perhaps some regrets at leaving loved ones behind, but that regret even, having been overcome by Him whose victories have overcome the world. The sons and daughters previously mentioned in this obituary with their families, and the mourning widow are joined by a host of warm hearted feeling friends, who truthfully say, "this man gone will be missed in the city much," but missed in the home most; for a good man, a fine citizen, an honest upright worthy christian character has gone away. But there are reunion times in store for all, for Heaven is sure as well as high, because men are great, for character greatness gives height to men. Funeral services were held from the Congregational church in Centralia, Monday afternoon, September 26th. Reverends J. H. Cone and J. E. McClain officiating. Beautiful flowers in great profusion bedecked the pulpit region and the casket. Old and familiar hymns of the church gave fitting dignity to the service; while a community expressed its sorrow at the passing of an old neighbor and friend. Interment in Centralia cemetery.
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CARD OF THANKS. To the people of the entire community, to our friends and neighbors who were so kind and thoughtful during the last sickness and death of our dearly beloved. Especially to those who sent the beautiful flowers and those who furnished the music, one and all, do we extend our grateful appreciation and sincere thanks. Mrs. James McCaig and Children.
Son of Robert McCaig and Elizabeth (Isenberg) McCaig
Husband of Julia Etta (McCombs) McCaig
Transcribed by Earl Hoffman 22 September 2008:
The Centralia Journal, 30 September 1927, Page 1
James Melvin McCaig was born in Champion county, Ohio, May 27, 1854 and died in Centralia, Kansas, September 24,1927, aged 73 years, 3 months and 27 days. At the age of nine years he came with his parents to Prairie Home, Skelly (sic) [Shelby] county, Illinois. In that Illinois home he grew to manhood. In response to the call of the further west, he came to Kansas, settling in Nemaha county, Kansas, near Centralia in 1878, and then 12 years later to the city of Centralia, having made his residence within the bounds of this county for nearly 50 years. He was married to Julie [Julia] Etta McCombs, February 2, 1882. Eight children were born to this union, seven of whom survive. They are Andy of Atchison, Kansas; Roy, Mrs. Nora Newman, and Mrs. Laura Yarger of Centralia, Mrs. Ella Ice of Manhattan; Albert of Topeka; Claude of Osage City, Kan. One son James died in infancy. There are twenty grandchildren. Mr. McCaig was a man of variable industry. He could do many things and his hands were rarely idle. As a pioneer, he turned the virgin soil of the prairie home, he tilled the soil, he owned his home, he was employed in mail delivery when the country was young. He became a public community servant as street commissioner in Centralia and held his job for something like twelve years. He did it in the face of changing city administrations. Working at the task of making a living he served the interests of his home and his family and reared them, a large family in love and affection for each other, and for him. Into their home life, their social home life, he entered with considerable zest, and in his demonstrative religious way raised them as it were in the fear of God and in the nurture of Christianity. Through integrity, purposefulness, strength and ruggedness of human character he achieved much. His rewards therefore will be "great." Strong in his likes and dislikes, he lived the comparatively well balanced life. Strong charactered, he built life on morality's fine base, and with honor unsullied, and heart sincere, he thought religion was more "to be what one seemed" than to profess very much. However he has ever been a member of some church, and since 1911 a member of the Congregational church in this city. He did the tasks and duties as son, husband and father in the fashion necessary to carry well the responsibilities, and when all that he could do, with sickness lingering for several months, he was getting ready for the departure. Conscious to the last he expressed his thought that God was calling him, and he feared not, for when God would call he was ready. And the man who says, that he is ready and prepared by love and faith and human merit, that man is no coward, but brave and courageous in the manhood that ever blesses the world. The other evening, someone said to this writer, "Well they tell me that old Jim is pretty low" yes, may have been the reply, that is always the way of it, first low, then high, first earth and then heaven, there struggle, for manhood's sake; there peace in soul and rest from toil; here, worry and vexation of spirits many many times, there, joy unending, and full of glory. Working, struggling, overcoming, achieving, seeing his family grow up and find places of human usefulness in the world, then the lengthening shadows, when the sun is down, then heaven and satisfaction. Perhaps some regrets at leaving loved ones behind, but that regret even, having been overcome by Him whose victories have overcome the world. The sons and daughters previously mentioned in this obituary with their families, and the mourning widow are joined by a host of warm hearted feeling friends, who truthfully say, "this man gone will be missed in the city much," but missed in the home most; for a good man, a fine citizen, an honest upright worthy christian character has gone away. But there are reunion times in store for all, for Heaven is sure as well as high, because men are great, for character greatness gives height to men. Funeral services were held from the Congregational church in Centralia, Monday afternoon, September 26th. Reverends J. H. Cone and J. E. McClain officiating. Beautiful flowers in great profusion bedecked the pulpit region and the casket. Old and familiar hymns of the church gave fitting dignity to the service; while a community expressed its sorrow at the passing of an old neighbor and friend. Interment in Centralia cemetery.
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CARD OF THANKS. To the people of the entire community, to our friends and neighbors who were so kind and thoughtful during the last sickness and death of our dearly beloved. Especially to those who sent the beautiful flowers and those who furnished the music, one and all, do we extend our grateful appreciation and sincere thanks. Mrs. James McCaig and Children.
Husband of Julia Etta (McCombs) McCaig
Transcribed by Earl Hoffman 22 September 2008:
The Centralia Journal, 30 September 1927, Page 1
James Melvin McCaig was born in Champion county, Ohio, May 27, 1854 and died in Centralia, Kansas, September 24,1927, aged 73 years, 3 months and 27 days. At the age of nine years he came with his parents to Prairie Home, Skelly (sic) [Shelby] county, Illinois. In that Illinois home he grew to manhood. In response to the call of the further west, he came to Kansas, settling in Nemaha county, Kansas, near Centralia in 1878, and then 12 years later to the city of Centralia, having made his residence within the bounds of this county for nearly 50 years. He was married to Julie [Julia] Etta McCombs, February 2, 1882. Eight children were born to this union, seven of whom survive. They are Andy of Atchison, Kansas; Roy, Mrs. Nora Newman, and Mrs. Laura Yarger of Centralia, Mrs. Ella Ice of Manhattan; Albert of Topeka; Claude of Osage City, Kan. One son James died in infancy. There are twenty grandchildren. Mr. McCaig was a man of variable industry. He could do many things and his hands were rarely idle. As a pioneer, he turned the virgin soil of the prairie home, he tilled the soil, he owned his home, he was employed in mail delivery when the country was young. He became a public community servant as street commissioner in Centralia and held his job for something like twelve years. He did it in the face of changing city administrations. Working at the task of making a living he served the interests of his home and his family and reared them, a large family in love and affection for each other, and for him. Into their home life, their social home life, he entered with considerable zest, and in his demonstrative religious way raised them as it were in the fear of God and in the nurture of Christianity. Through integrity, purposefulness, strength and ruggedness of human character he achieved much. His rewards therefore will be "great." Strong in his likes and dislikes, he lived the comparatively well balanced life. Strong charactered, he built life on morality's fine base, and with honor unsullied, and heart sincere, he thought religion was more "to be what one seemed" than to profess very much. However he has ever been a member of some church, and since 1911 a member of the Congregational church in this city. He did the tasks and duties as son, husband and father in the fashion necessary to carry well the responsibilities, and when all that he could do, with sickness lingering for several months, he was getting ready for the departure. Conscious to the last he expressed his thought that God was calling him, and he feared not, for when God would call he was ready. And the man who says, that he is ready and prepared by love and faith and human merit, that man is no coward, but brave and courageous in the manhood that ever blesses the world. The other evening, someone said to this writer, "Well they tell me that old Jim is pretty low" yes, may have been the reply, that is always the way of it, first low, then high, first earth and then heaven, there struggle, for manhood's sake; there peace in soul and rest from toil; here, worry and vexation of spirits many many times, there, joy unending, and full of glory. Working, struggling, overcoming, achieving, seeing his family grow up and find places of human usefulness in the world, then the lengthening shadows, when the sun is down, then heaven and satisfaction. Perhaps some regrets at leaving loved ones behind, but that regret even, having been overcome by Him whose victories have overcome the world. The sons and daughters previously mentioned in this obituary with their families, and the mourning widow are joined by a host of warm hearted feeling friends, who truthfully say, "this man gone will be missed in the city much," but missed in the home most; for a good man, a fine citizen, an honest upright worthy christian character has gone away. But there are reunion times in store for all, for Heaven is sure as well as high, because men are great, for character greatness gives height to men. Funeral services were held from the Congregational church in Centralia, Monday afternoon, September 26th. Reverends J. H. Cone and J. E. McClain officiating. Beautiful flowers in great profusion bedecked the pulpit region and the casket. Old and familiar hymns of the church gave fitting dignity to the service; while a community expressed its sorrow at the passing of an old neighbor and friend. Interment in Centralia cemetery.
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CARD OF THANKS. To the people of the entire community, to our friends and neighbors who were so kind and thoughtful during the last sickness and death of our dearly beloved. Especially to those who sent the beautiful flowers and those who furnished the music, one and all, do we extend our grateful appreciation and sincere thanks. Mrs. James McCaig and Children.
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