The Clearwater News, November 10, 1932
OBITUARY
John True was born the 21st day of May 1849 in Indiana, and passed away at his home near Clearwater, Kansas, November 3rd, 1932, at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 13 days.
While he was yet small his parents moved to Arkansas to make their home.
Mr. True was married to Rebecca Epperson at Benton County, Arkansas in 1869. To this union was born two children, Fred and Will. Mrs. True passed away when they were small.
On September 8th, 1881 he was married to Mrs. Lila Elliott who survives him.
To this union was born five children, Walter, Clarence, Charles, Edward, Ina and Minnie. Ina, Minnie and Charles Edward proceeded him in death.
In the spring of 1884, Mr. and Mrs. True came to Kansas and settled in Butler county. He was one of the Pioneers of this part of the State and saw it grow and develop.
"This Body is my house-it is not I;
Herein I sojourn, till in some far sky,
I lease a fairer dwelling, built to last
Till all the carpentry of time is past
When from my high place viewing earth afar,
What shall I care where these poor timbers are?
Note: obit provided by Bill Pennington
The Clearwater News, November 10, 1932
OBITUARY
John True was born the 21st day of May 1849 in Indiana, and passed away at his home near Clearwater, Kansas, November 3rd, 1932, at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 13 days.
While he was yet small his parents moved to Arkansas to make their home.
Mr. True was married to Rebecca Epperson at Benton County, Arkansas in 1869. To this union was born two children, Fred and Will. Mrs. True passed away when they were small.
On September 8th, 1881 he was married to Mrs. Lila Elliott who survives him.
To this union was born five children, Walter, Clarence, Charles, Edward, Ina and Minnie. Ina, Minnie and Charles Edward proceeded him in death.
In the spring of 1884, Mr. and Mrs. True came to Kansas and settled in Butler county. He was one of the Pioneers of this part of the State and saw it grow and develop.
"This Body is my house-it is not I;
Herein I sojourn, till in some far sky,
I lease a fairer dwelling, built to last
Till all the carpentry of time is past
When from my high place viewing earth afar,
What shall I care where these poor timbers are?
Note: obit provided by Bill Pennington
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