March 3, 1927 BATTLE CREEK ENTERPRISE
An invalid for several years and helpless for many weeks, John Creed Phipps was relieved of his sufferings when he passed away Sunday, February 27, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.R. Hackler, in Battle Creek. Following funeral services which were conducted by Rev. A.A. Kerber at the Methodist church, interment was made at the family lot in the Schoolcraft cemetery southwest of Battle Creek. Mr. Phipps was a native of Virginia, being born in that state July 21, 1846. His age at death was 81 years 7 months and 6 days. At the age of eighteen years he enlisted in the Confederate army and was with General Lee when that general surrendered and accepted the terms of General Grant. Returning to his old home, he was married to Miss Mollie J.Osborn, who died in Battle Creek in September, 1917.The family came to Madison county, Nebraska and located on a farm which they occupied until 1900, when they became residents of Battle Creek. Friends from various parts of the county were here to pay last respects ot an honored Virginian whom they had known and respected for many years. Survivng are three daughters, Mrs. J.L. Dufphey and Mrs. M.R. Hackler of Battle Creek, Nebraska and Mrs. R.J. Dufphey of Haley, Idaho. There are three grandchildren and two great granchildren.
An invalid for several years and helpless for many weeks, John Creed Phipps was relieved of his sufferings when he passed away Sunday, February 27, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.R. Hackler, in Battle Creek. Following funeral services which were conducted by Rev. A.A. Kerber at the Methodist church, interment was made at the family lot in the Schoolcraft cemetery southwest of Battle Creek. Mr. Phipps was a native of Virginia, being born in that state July 21, 1846. His age at death was 81 years 7 months and 6 days. At the age of eighteen years he enlisted in the Confederate army and was with General Lee when that general surrendered and accepted the terms of General Grant. Returning to his old home, he was married to Miss Mollie J.Osborn, who died in Battle Creek in September, 1917.The family came to Madison county, Nebraska and located on a farm which they occupied until 1900, when they became residents of Battle Creek. Friends from various parts of the county were here to pay last respects ot an honored Virginian whom they had known and respected for many years. Survivng are three daughters, Mrs. J.L. Dufphey and Mrs. M.R. Hackler of Battle Creek, Nebraska and Mrs. R.J. Dufphey of Haley, Idaho. There are three grandchildren and two great granchildren.
March 3, 1927 BATTLE CREEK ENTERPRISE
An invalid for several years and helpless for many weeks, John Creed Phipps was relieved of his sufferings when he passed away Sunday, February 27, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.R. Hackler, in Battle Creek. Following funeral services which were conducted by Rev. A.A. Kerber at the Methodist church, interment was made at the family lot in the Schoolcraft cemetery southwest of Battle Creek. Mr. Phipps was a native of Virginia, being born in that state July 21, 1846. His age at death was 81 years 7 months and 6 days. At the age of eighteen years he enlisted in the Confederate army and was with General Lee when that general surrendered and accepted the terms of General Grant. Returning to his old home, he was married to Miss Mollie J.Osborn, who died in Battle Creek in September, 1917.The family came to Madison county, Nebraska and located on a farm which they occupied until 1900, when they became residents of Battle Creek. Friends from various parts of the county were here to pay last respects ot an honored Virginian whom they had known and respected for many years. Survivng are three daughters, Mrs. J.L. Dufphey and Mrs. M.R. Hackler of Battle Creek, Nebraska and Mrs. R.J. Dufphey of Haley, Idaho. There are three grandchildren and two great granchildren.
An invalid for several years and helpless for many weeks, John Creed Phipps was relieved of his sufferings when he passed away Sunday, February 27, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.R. Hackler, in Battle Creek. Following funeral services which were conducted by Rev. A.A. Kerber at the Methodist church, interment was made at the family lot in the Schoolcraft cemetery southwest of Battle Creek. Mr. Phipps was a native of Virginia, being born in that state July 21, 1846. His age at death was 81 years 7 months and 6 days. At the age of eighteen years he enlisted in the Confederate army and was with General Lee when that general surrendered and accepted the terms of General Grant. Returning to his old home, he was married to Miss Mollie J.Osborn, who died in Battle Creek in September, 1917.The family came to Madison county, Nebraska and located on a farm which they occupied until 1900, when they became residents of Battle Creek. Friends from various parts of the county were here to pay last respects ot an honored Virginian whom they had known and respected for many years. Survivng are three daughters, Mrs. J.L. Dufphey and Mrs. M.R. Hackler of Battle Creek, Nebraska and Mrs. R.J. Dufphey of Haley, Idaho. There are three grandchildren and two great granchildren.
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