In Memory of Harness Kimble
The subject of our sketch was born near Ketterman June 2, 1866 and died March 1[illegible] 1907 on the old homestead where most of his life was spent. The burial took place the 19th last at the old family burying ground and although the weather was very inclement quite a large crowd gathered to witness the last sad rites.
He was the third of a family of fifteen children of whom three; two sisters and a brother had preceded him to the great beyond also his mother died several years ago. He is survived by his wife and child, his father, eight brothers, three sisters and a host of near relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
About two years ago, he married Miss Della Kimble, a lady destined to be a worthy helpmate and the marriage proved a very happy one, being blessed with one child a little girl. He was an industries, honest and very much respected gentleman being temperate, generous and courteous and did not have an enemy in the world. Wherever he was known, he was loved, honored, and respected by everybody irrespective of wealth or calling.
For him misfortune a measure was filled to overflowing and afflictions a cup to sourly [illegible] the dregs. Seven or eight years ago he was stricken with a fever at Horton and lingered for quite a while between life and death but by careful treatment and nursing he recovered but shortly afterward while hauling logs the sled upset and broke his arm in several placed which disabled him for quite awhile and last fall he was stricken with a complication of diseased with battled medical skill and for nearly seven months he withstood as severe and exasperating miseries as any mortal ever did and his sufferings seemed be void at description till at last death relieved him.
His death the [illegible] daily respected by both relatives and friends was a great shock to the entire community to his [illegible] wife loses an affectionate and loving husband who strove to make home all that the name implies. The child loses a devoted and consoling father. The aged father a faithful [illegible’ and dutiful son. The brothers and sisters a cherished brother and the community [illegible].
Shortly before he closed his eyes to death he said some friends that he was willing to go and try the realities of an unknown world and that he was enjoying that peace which the world can neither give nor take away the littlest the night. Sorrowing ones you have seen her of one very near and dear you yet you have this blesses assurance of your loss is his eternal gain. [illegible] have faithful you shall one day [illegible] in that up [illegible] and better go where sickness, sorrow, pain are felt and feared no more of here sad partings ever come. G. E. B.
Source: Grant County Press Page 1 Friday 29 March 1907
In Memory of Harness Kimble
The subject of our sketch was born near Ketterman June 2, 1866 and died March 1[illegible] 1907 on the old homestead where most of his life was spent. The burial took place the 19th last at the old family burying ground and although the weather was very inclement quite a large crowd gathered to witness the last sad rites.
He was the third of a family of fifteen children of whom three; two sisters and a brother had preceded him to the great beyond also his mother died several years ago. He is survived by his wife and child, his father, eight brothers, three sisters and a host of near relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
About two years ago, he married Miss Della Kimble, a lady destined to be a worthy helpmate and the marriage proved a very happy one, being blessed with one child a little girl. He was an industries, honest and very much respected gentleman being temperate, generous and courteous and did not have an enemy in the world. Wherever he was known, he was loved, honored, and respected by everybody irrespective of wealth or calling.
For him misfortune a measure was filled to overflowing and afflictions a cup to sourly [illegible] the dregs. Seven or eight years ago he was stricken with a fever at Horton and lingered for quite a while between life and death but by careful treatment and nursing he recovered but shortly afterward while hauling logs the sled upset and broke his arm in several placed which disabled him for quite awhile and last fall he was stricken with a complication of diseased with battled medical skill and for nearly seven months he withstood as severe and exasperating miseries as any mortal ever did and his sufferings seemed be void at description till at last death relieved him.
His death the [illegible] daily respected by both relatives and friends was a great shock to the entire community to his [illegible] wife loses an affectionate and loving husband who strove to make home all that the name implies. The child loses a devoted and consoling father. The aged father a faithful [illegible’ and dutiful son. The brothers and sisters a cherished brother and the community [illegible].
Shortly before he closed his eyes to death he said some friends that he was willing to go and try the realities of an unknown world and that he was enjoying that peace which the world can neither give nor take away the littlest the night. Sorrowing ones you have seen her of one very near and dear you yet you have this blesses assurance of your loss is his eternal gain. [illegible] have faithful you shall one day [illegible] in that up [illegible] and better go where sickness, sorrow, pain are felt and feared no more of here sad partings ever come. G. E. B.
Source: Grant County Press Page 1 Friday 29 March 1907
Gravesite Details
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Family Members
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George William Kimble
1863–1949
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John Wilbur Kimble
1865–1944
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Grant Kimble
1868–1955
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Adam J Kimble
1870–1962
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Jasper Allen Kimble
1872–1956
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Mary Frances Elizabeth Kimble Alt
1874–1965
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Clarence Edward Kimble
1875–1965
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Arthur Blaine Kimble
1879–1964
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Rosa Florence Kimble Smith
1880–1964
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Annie Victoria Kimble Borror
1885–1972
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