Margaret was the only daughter of George and Nancy (Clugston) Newton. She married Archibald Thomas Lea on April 14, 1864 in Macomb, Illinois. They had one child, son Asa.
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Modern Light (Columbus, Kansas)12 May 1910, Thu Page 1
Death of Mrs. A. T. Lea
One of the Early Pioneers of Columbus Passes Away Tuesday
Died at her home in this city Tuesday morning, May 10, 1910, Mrs. Margaret Lea, wife of A. T. Lea, aged nearly sixty-five years.
The death of this most estimable person comes as a personal sorrow to a large body of the Columbus people, and particularly the early settlers, as she was one. Her death was sudden and unexpected, though in part a helpless invalid for better than thirteen years past. About thirteen years ago she had a paralytic stroke, from which she never fully recovered, though enabled to go about by the aid of a rolling chair. The immediate cause of her death was neuralgia of the heart. She complained at times during Monday night of a pain in her left breast, but was able to sleep a portion of the time. After arising from her bed Tuesday morning, the pain returned. Dr. Rose Thomas, osteopath physician, who had treated her often in similar trouble, was called. The treatment, however, had hardly begun when without a struggle life went out in a moment of time.
Mrs. Lea's maiden name was Margaret Newton. She was born in Mahoney County, Ohio July 26, 1845. She was married to A. T. Lea who survives her, in Macoupin County, Illinois (*wrong, it was Macomb, McDonough County), April 13, 1864. One son, Mr. Asa Lea, now of Kansas City, was the fruit of their union. In the fall of 1870 the family moved to Columbus, which, with the exception of two or three years spent in Baxter Springs, has since been their home.
The deceased was a lady of exceedingly amiable disposition and altogether a lovable character. It is said of her that no one ever heard her speak an unkind word about another. She was rather domestic in her ways, her home being her chief attraction, yet she found extreme delight in meeting with her friends and neighbors in the ordinary social functions of the community. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church for several years, prior to her death, and a faithful attendant as often as her health would permit. Her life, perhaps, was uneventful, as life goes, but it was a peaceful and happy one, leaving in it's trace a sweet influence, which was felt by all in which she came in contact.
The funeral has been arranged to take place this afternoon from the residence at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. S. Smalley, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Friends and relatives now in the city from abroad for the purpose of attending the funeral are Mr. and Mrs. Asa Lea of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cochrane of Cherokee, and Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Perkins of Springdale, Ark.
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Fort Scott Daily Tribune and Fort Scott Daily Monitor Fort Scott, Kansas
12 May 1910, Thu • Page 6
Mrs. A. T. Lea Dead
Died At her Home in Columbus A Few Days Ago
News has been received in the city of the death of Mrs. A. T. Lea, wife of a former manager of the "Monitor" (*incorrect, he was the owner), before "The Tibune" purchased it. Death occurred in her late home in Columbus and a Columbus paper says of her:
Mrs. Margaret Lea, aged 66 years on June 26, died suddenly at her home on Maple Street yesterday morning. of a stroke of paralysis.The funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but it will probably occur on Thursday.
The announcement above does not convey to the reading public the gloom which was cast over Columbus yesterday morning when the report gained credence that Mrs. Lea was dead. She came to Columbus ith her husbnd, A. T. Lea, forty years ago, or in 1870, and hs resided here almost continuously ever since. In fact this has always been their home.
Mr. Lea was a pioneer newspaper man in the county, in which business he was engaged form any years, and of late years has been in the real estate and loan business. In this way, he and his wife became acquainted with a very large number of people, and all who knew them were their friends.
Mrs. Lea was one of the most lovable women who ever blessed a husband and child. She was what was termed a good woman, generous to a fault, who's kind heart dictated she aid others who were less fortunate in any way in her power. She was for years identified with social and lodge circles and church work in the city and probably no woman who ever lived in the county accomplished more good than she.Her life was a blessing to all who knew her and there is sincere mourning over her death.Both Mr. and Mrs. Lea were so near the people of Cherokee County that they were affectionately called "Uncle Tom" and "Aunt Maggie."
In 1897 Mrs. Lea was stricken with paralysis, since which time she has been an invalid, but in all that time has preserved her sweetness of disposition and made the most out of life. Her devoted husband has done everything in man's power for her relief, taking her to all parts of the Union in the hope of benefitting her, but without avail. She leaves not only this devoted husband, but a son, Asa Lea, who resides in Kansas City, and reached the saddened home as soon as the train could bring him here after the sad news was received.
The writer has known Mrs. Lea since 1877 and when he learned the sad news in the city yesterday morning it created such a shock as has been experienced at the loss of a dear one from his own family. Mr. Lea and his son have the heartfelt sympathy of a very large circle of friends in their sad bereavement.
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The Springdale News (Arkansas) May 13, 1910
Mrs. C.F. Perkins left Tuesday afternoon for Columbus, Kan. in response to a message announcing the death of her aunt, Mrs. A. T. Lea. Dr. Perkins went up Wednesday.
*submitted by FAG member Jennifer Horner #48884539
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Modern Light (Columbus, Kansas)12 May 1910, Thu Page 1
Death of Mrs. A. T. Lea
One of the Early Pioneers of Columbus Passes Away Tuesday
Died at her home in this city Tuesday morning, May 10, 1910, Mrs. Margaret Lea, wife of A. T. Lea, aged nearly sixty-five years.
The death of this most estimable person comes as a personal sorrow to a large body of the Columbus people, and particularly the early settlers, as she was one. Her death was sudden and unexpected, though in part a helpless invalid for better than thirteen years past. About thirteen years ago she had a paralytic stroke, from which she never fully recovered, though enabled to go about by the aid of a rolling chair. The immediate cause of her death was neuralgia of the heart. She complained at times during Monday night of a pain in her left breast, but was able to sleep a portion of the time. After arising from her bed Tuesday morning, the pain returned. Dr. Rose Thomas, osteopath physician, who had treated her often in similar trouble, was called. The treatment, however, had hardly begun when without a struggle life went out in a moment of time.
Mrs. Lea's maiden name was Margaret Newton. She was born in Mahoney County, Ohio July 26, 1845. She was married to A. T. Lea who survives her, in Macoupin County, Illinois (*wrong, it was Macomb, McDonough County), April 13, 1864. One son, Mr. Asa Lea, now of Kansas City, was the fruit of their union. In the fall of 1870 the family moved to Columbus, which, with the exception of two or three years spent in Baxter Springs, has since been their home.
The deceased was a lady of exceedingly amiable disposition and altogether a lovable character. It is said of her that no one ever heard her speak an unkind word about another. She was rather domestic in her ways, her home being her chief attraction, yet she found extreme delight in meeting with her friends and neighbors in the ordinary social functions of the community. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church for several years, prior to her death, and a faithful attendant as often as her health would permit. Her life, perhaps, was uneventful, as life goes, but it was a peaceful and happy one, leaving in it's trace a sweet influence, which was felt by all in which she came in contact.
The funeral has been arranged to take place this afternoon from the residence at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. S. Smalley, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Friends and relatives now in the city from abroad for the purpose of attending the funeral are Mr. and Mrs. Asa Lea of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cochrane of Cherokee, and Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Perkins of Springdale, Ark.
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Fort Scott Daily Tribune and Fort Scott Daily Monitor Fort Scott, Kansas
12 May 1910, Thu • Page 6
Mrs. A. T. Lea Dead
Died At her Home in Columbus A Few Days Ago
News has been received in the city of the death of Mrs. A. T. Lea, wife of a former manager of the "Monitor" (*incorrect, he was the owner), before "The Tibune" purchased it. Death occurred in her late home in Columbus and a Columbus paper says of her:
Mrs. Margaret Lea, aged 66 years on June 26, died suddenly at her home on Maple Street yesterday morning. of a stroke of paralysis.The funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but it will probably occur on Thursday.
The announcement above does not convey to the reading public the gloom which was cast over Columbus yesterday morning when the report gained credence that Mrs. Lea was dead. She came to Columbus ith her husbnd, A. T. Lea, forty years ago, or in 1870, and hs resided here almost continuously ever since. In fact this has always been their home.
Mr. Lea was a pioneer newspaper man in the county, in which business he was engaged form any years, and of late years has been in the real estate and loan business. In this way, he and his wife became acquainted with a very large number of people, and all who knew them were their friends.
Mrs. Lea was one of the most lovable women who ever blessed a husband and child. She was what was termed a good woman, generous to a fault, who's kind heart dictated she aid others who were less fortunate in any way in her power. She was for years identified with social and lodge circles and church work in the city and probably no woman who ever lived in the county accomplished more good than she.Her life was a blessing to all who knew her and there is sincere mourning over her death.Both Mr. and Mrs. Lea were so near the people of Cherokee County that they were affectionately called "Uncle Tom" and "Aunt Maggie."
In 1897 Mrs. Lea was stricken with paralysis, since which time she has been an invalid, but in all that time has preserved her sweetness of disposition and made the most out of life. Her devoted husband has done everything in man's power for her relief, taking her to all parts of the Union in the hope of benefitting her, but without avail. She leaves not only this devoted husband, but a son, Asa Lea, who resides in Kansas City, and reached the saddened home as soon as the train could bring him here after the sad news was received.
The writer has known Mrs. Lea since 1877 and when he learned the sad news in the city yesterday morning it created such a shock as has been experienced at the loss of a dear one from his own family. Mr. Lea and his son have the heartfelt sympathy of a very large circle of friends in their sad bereavement.
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The Springdale News (Arkansas) May 13, 1910
Mrs. C.F. Perkins left Tuesday afternoon for Columbus, Kan. in response to a message announcing the death of her aunt, Mrs. A. T. Lea. Dr. Perkins went up Wednesday.
*submitted by FAG member Jennifer Horner #48884539
Margaret was the only daughter of George and Nancy (Clugston) Newton. She married Archibald Thomas Lea on April 14, 1864 in Macomb, Illinois. They had one child, son Asa.
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Modern Light (Columbus, Kansas)12 May 1910, Thu Page 1
Death of Mrs. A. T. Lea
One of the Early Pioneers of Columbus Passes Away Tuesday
Died at her home in this city Tuesday morning, May 10, 1910, Mrs. Margaret Lea, wife of A. T. Lea, aged nearly sixty-five years.
The death of this most estimable person comes as a personal sorrow to a large body of the Columbus people, and particularly the early settlers, as she was one. Her death was sudden and unexpected, though in part a helpless invalid for better than thirteen years past. About thirteen years ago she had a paralytic stroke, from which she never fully recovered, though enabled to go about by the aid of a rolling chair. The immediate cause of her death was neuralgia of the heart. She complained at times during Monday night of a pain in her left breast, but was able to sleep a portion of the time. After arising from her bed Tuesday morning, the pain returned. Dr. Rose Thomas, osteopath physician, who had treated her often in similar trouble, was called. The treatment, however, had hardly begun when without a struggle life went out in a moment of time.
Mrs. Lea's maiden name was Margaret Newton. She was born in Mahoney County, Ohio July 26, 1845. She was married to A. T. Lea who survives her, in Macoupin County, Illinois (*wrong, it was Macomb, McDonough County), April 13, 1864. One son, Mr. Asa Lea, now of Kansas City, was the fruit of their union. In the fall of 1870 the family moved to Columbus, which, with the exception of two or three years spent in Baxter Springs, has since been their home.
The deceased was a lady of exceedingly amiable disposition and altogether a lovable character. It is said of her that no one ever heard her speak an unkind word about another. She was rather domestic in her ways, her home being her chief attraction, yet she found extreme delight in meeting with her friends and neighbors in the ordinary social functions of the community. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church for several years, prior to her death, and a faithful attendant as often as her health would permit. Her life, perhaps, was uneventful, as life goes, but it was a peaceful and happy one, leaving in it's trace a sweet influence, which was felt by all in which she came in contact.
The funeral has been arranged to take place this afternoon from the residence at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. S. Smalley, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Friends and relatives now in the city from abroad for the purpose of attending the funeral are Mr. and Mrs. Asa Lea of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cochrane of Cherokee, and Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Perkins of Springdale, Ark.
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Fort Scott Daily Tribune and Fort Scott Daily Monitor Fort Scott, Kansas
12 May 1910, Thu • Page 6
Mrs. A. T. Lea Dead
Died At her Home in Columbus A Few Days Ago
News has been received in the city of the death of Mrs. A. T. Lea, wife of a former manager of the "Monitor" (*incorrect, he was the owner), before "The Tibune" purchased it. Death occurred in her late home in Columbus and a Columbus paper says of her:
Mrs. Margaret Lea, aged 66 years on June 26, died suddenly at her home on Maple Street yesterday morning. of a stroke of paralysis.The funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but it will probably occur on Thursday.
The announcement above does not convey to the reading public the gloom which was cast over Columbus yesterday morning when the report gained credence that Mrs. Lea was dead. She came to Columbus ith her husbnd, A. T. Lea, forty years ago, or in 1870, and hs resided here almost continuously ever since. In fact this has always been their home.
Mr. Lea was a pioneer newspaper man in the county, in which business he was engaged form any years, and of late years has been in the real estate and loan business. In this way, he and his wife became acquainted with a very large number of people, and all who knew them were their friends.
Mrs. Lea was one of the most lovable women who ever blessed a husband and child. She was what was termed a good woman, generous to a fault, who's kind heart dictated she aid others who were less fortunate in any way in her power. She was for years identified with social and lodge circles and church work in the city and probably no woman who ever lived in the county accomplished more good than she.Her life was a blessing to all who knew her and there is sincere mourning over her death.Both Mr. and Mrs. Lea were so near the people of Cherokee County that they were affectionately called "Uncle Tom" and "Aunt Maggie."
In 1897 Mrs. Lea was stricken with paralysis, since which time she has been an invalid, but in all that time has preserved her sweetness of disposition and made the most out of life. Her devoted husband has done everything in man's power for her relief, taking her to all parts of the Union in the hope of benefitting her, but without avail. She leaves not only this devoted husband, but a son, Asa Lea, who resides in Kansas City, and reached the saddened home as soon as the train could bring him here after the sad news was received.
The writer has known Mrs. Lea since 1877 and when he learned the sad news in the city yesterday morning it created such a shock as has been experienced at the loss of a dear one from his own family. Mr. Lea and his son have the heartfelt sympathy of a very large circle of friends in their sad bereavement.
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The Springdale News (Arkansas) May 13, 1910
Mrs. C.F. Perkins left Tuesday afternoon for Columbus, Kan. in response to a message announcing the death of her aunt, Mrs. A. T. Lea. Dr. Perkins went up Wednesday.
*submitted by FAG member Jennifer Horner #48884539
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Modern Light (Columbus, Kansas)12 May 1910, Thu Page 1
Death of Mrs. A. T. Lea
One of the Early Pioneers of Columbus Passes Away Tuesday
Died at her home in this city Tuesday morning, May 10, 1910, Mrs. Margaret Lea, wife of A. T. Lea, aged nearly sixty-five years.
The death of this most estimable person comes as a personal sorrow to a large body of the Columbus people, and particularly the early settlers, as she was one. Her death was sudden and unexpected, though in part a helpless invalid for better than thirteen years past. About thirteen years ago she had a paralytic stroke, from which she never fully recovered, though enabled to go about by the aid of a rolling chair. The immediate cause of her death was neuralgia of the heart. She complained at times during Monday night of a pain in her left breast, but was able to sleep a portion of the time. After arising from her bed Tuesday morning, the pain returned. Dr. Rose Thomas, osteopath physician, who had treated her often in similar trouble, was called. The treatment, however, had hardly begun when without a struggle life went out in a moment of time.
Mrs. Lea's maiden name was Margaret Newton. She was born in Mahoney County, Ohio July 26, 1845. She was married to A. T. Lea who survives her, in Macoupin County, Illinois (*wrong, it was Macomb, McDonough County), April 13, 1864. One son, Mr. Asa Lea, now of Kansas City, was the fruit of their union. In the fall of 1870 the family moved to Columbus, which, with the exception of two or three years spent in Baxter Springs, has since been their home.
The deceased was a lady of exceedingly amiable disposition and altogether a lovable character. It is said of her that no one ever heard her speak an unkind word about another. She was rather domestic in her ways, her home being her chief attraction, yet she found extreme delight in meeting with her friends and neighbors in the ordinary social functions of the community. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church for several years, prior to her death, and a faithful attendant as often as her health would permit. Her life, perhaps, was uneventful, as life goes, but it was a peaceful and happy one, leaving in it's trace a sweet influence, which was felt by all in which she came in contact.
The funeral has been arranged to take place this afternoon from the residence at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. S. Smalley, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Friends and relatives now in the city from abroad for the purpose of attending the funeral are Mr. and Mrs. Asa Lea of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cochrane of Cherokee, and Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Perkins of Springdale, Ark.
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Fort Scott Daily Tribune and Fort Scott Daily Monitor Fort Scott, Kansas
12 May 1910, Thu • Page 6
Mrs. A. T. Lea Dead
Died At her Home in Columbus A Few Days Ago
News has been received in the city of the death of Mrs. A. T. Lea, wife of a former manager of the "Monitor" (*incorrect, he was the owner), before "The Tibune" purchased it. Death occurred in her late home in Columbus and a Columbus paper says of her:
Mrs. Margaret Lea, aged 66 years on June 26, died suddenly at her home on Maple Street yesterday morning. of a stroke of paralysis.The funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but it will probably occur on Thursday.
The announcement above does not convey to the reading public the gloom which was cast over Columbus yesterday morning when the report gained credence that Mrs. Lea was dead. She came to Columbus ith her husbnd, A. T. Lea, forty years ago, or in 1870, and hs resided here almost continuously ever since. In fact this has always been their home.
Mr. Lea was a pioneer newspaper man in the county, in which business he was engaged form any years, and of late years has been in the real estate and loan business. In this way, he and his wife became acquainted with a very large number of people, and all who knew them were their friends.
Mrs. Lea was one of the most lovable women who ever blessed a husband and child. She was what was termed a good woman, generous to a fault, who's kind heart dictated she aid others who were less fortunate in any way in her power. She was for years identified with social and lodge circles and church work in the city and probably no woman who ever lived in the county accomplished more good than she.Her life was a blessing to all who knew her and there is sincere mourning over her death.Both Mr. and Mrs. Lea were so near the people of Cherokee County that they were affectionately called "Uncle Tom" and "Aunt Maggie."
In 1897 Mrs. Lea was stricken with paralysis, since which time she has been an invalid, but in all that time has preserved her sweetness of disposition and made the most out of life. Her devoted husband has done everything in man's power for her relief, taking her to all parts of the Union in the hope of benefitting her, but without avail. She leaves not only this devoted husband, but a son, Asa Lea, who resides in Kansas City, and reached the saddened home as soon as the train could bring him here after the sad news was received.
The writer has known Mrs. Lea since 1877 and when he learned the sad news in the city yesterday morning it created such a shock as has been experienced at the loss of a dear one from his own family. Mr. Lea and his son have the heartfelt sympathy of a very large circle of friends in their sad bereavement.
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The Springdale News (Arkansas) May 13, 1910
Mrs. C.F. Perkins left Tuesday afternoon for Columbus, Kan. in response to a message announcing the death of her aunt, Mrs. A. T. Lea. Dr. Perkins went up Wednesday.
*submitted by FAG member Jennifer Horner #48884539
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