Simpson S. Sumner
(April 1824 ~ May 17, 1901)
April 1824 – 17 May 1901
[Estimated Age at Death: 77 years, 1 month and 6 days.]
***
C. M. Sumner's Father Dead.
Simpson Sumner, aged 77 years, 1 month and 6 days, died last night at the home of his son, C. M. Sumner, corner Eleventh street and Galena avenue. The funeral services were held at the residence at 4 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. M. Gurley, after which the remains were conveyed to the city cemetery and laid to rest. Galena lodge No. 677, Benevolent Protective Order Elks, attended the funeral in a body and escorted the remains to their final resting place.
The deceased had been in poor health since coming to Galena April 7th, to make his home with his son. He was a member of the Baptist church at Sumner, Ill., from which place he recently came. He was an old soldier and served eleven months with the First Missouri Cavalry. He was honorably discharged for disability. His wife preceded him to the great beyond 34 years ago. The bereaved son has the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of his beloved parent.
The Galena Evening Times
Galena, Kansas
18 May 1901, Saturday, Page: 4.
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Death of Simpson Sumner.
Died, in this city, Friday, May 17th, 1901, at 8:30 o'clock p. m., Simpson Sumner, aged 77 years, 1 month and 6 days. Thus read the notices which conveyed to the public the sad information that the aged father of our fellow citizen C. M. Sumner, having reached and passed the allotted three score years and ten, was summoned to his final reward in that home beyond the tide. His life had been such that be had no dread of the summons and was prepared for the Master's call, having lived a consistent christian all his days.
The funeral occurred Saturday, May 18th, and was largely attended. The Elks, Grand Army and members of other civic societies joining the large number of sympathizing friends who followed the remains to their final resting place in the Galena cemetery. The son. C. M. Sumner, hoping to benefit his father, brought him from Illinois to his home here, where he could give him better care and attention, but in spite of his efforts the spirit took its flight. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. Sumner in his great sorrow, which is lessened by the knowledge that he did all that a loving, dutiful son could do to prolong his father's life and to make his passing away as peaceful and painless as possible, when he realized that he could not save him.
Galena Weekly Republican
Galena, Kansas
23 May 1901, Thursday, Page: 5.
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Card of Thanks.
I desire to publicly thank the people in general, and the members of the G. A. R. and Elks lodge and the singers in particular, for the kindness shown me during the last illness and burial of my beloved father.
C. M. Sumner
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas
21 May 1901, Tuesday, Page: 1.
Biographical Notes:
Simpson married Gabriella Wilson on 12 March 1847, in Lawrence County, Illinois. In the 1850 census, the couple are shown there with 2 daughters, Louisa age 6 and Josephine age 4, and Simpson is farming. In the fall of 1855, he built a one-story frame home and store-house, and moved his family into it, in the town that his father laid out, Sumner, Illinois. Simpson, along with Chauncey French would open the store with a general stock of goods, under the name of Sumner & Chauncey.
In 1860, same county, the couple are shown with Chauncey age 4 and Benjamin 9 months. Simpson is noted as a hotel-keeper. Louisa and Josephine are not shown. Also in the household is Benjamin Sumner, age 77, the father of Simpson. Benjamin was a pioneer of Lawrence County and was the first permanent settler of Christy Township there, and built the first mill. The town of Sumner is named for him. Simpson was the son of Benjamin and his second wife, Sally Laws (whom he married on June 7, 1823, and who died about 1832), as were Simpson's brothers, Sullivan, and Simeon, and a sister, Sophia.
In the 1870 census, he is shown with Elizabeth as his wife. According to the Illinois marriage index, Simpson married Elizabeth Bates on 23 August 1874 in Lawrence County. (He is shown in the Illinois marriage index with one other marriage: to Arocalla McConnell, on March 29, 1866.) In the 1870 census, the children are: Chancy Sumner 15, Wayne Sumner 14, Charles Sumner 9, and Catherine Sumner 6.
In 1875, he was appointed a postmaster of Dundas, in Richland County, Illinois, and in 1880, Simpson and Elizabeth are by themselves, living in German, Richland, Illinois, where Simpson is listed as a merchant, both parents born in Illinois. His wife Elizabeth died in November of that year.
The last census record for him, in 1900, Christy, Lawrence, Illinois, has him living with his nephew, Josephus Sumner and his family, son of his deceased brother Starkey Sumner. Simpson's birth is given as April 1826 in Illinois, his father born in Georgia, his mother's place of birth unknown.
Simpson served in the Civil War, and mustered out as a Corporal, having served for the Union from the 1st Regiment of Missouri Cavalry Volunteers, in Company L.
Simpson was one of perhaps 17 children born to Benjamin Sumner, and now he rests in the same cemetery as two of his children, Chauncey and Charles. Peace to this pioneer.
~~mjp~~
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Simpson married:
1. Gabriella Wilson, on 12 March 1847, in Lawrence County, Illinois.
2. Arocalla McConnell, on 29 March 1866, in Illinois Marriage Index.
3. Elizabeth Bates, on 23 August 1874 in Lawrence County.
4. Mary A. Robins, on 11 September 1881 in Richland, Illinois.
Divorced; She married again in 1891.
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KERRY, THANK YOU, very much for the following information. The compliment is very nice also. ;-) OMJB. and ~~mjp~~.
I appreciate all the work you've done on this memorial. Quite impressive! I was researching Mary A Robins and discovered a marriage record with Simpson Sumner. When I tracked down his memorial I found this wonderful write up. However, I did not see any mention of this marriage and wondered if you were aware of it. I have included the text below. I had intended to suggest link from her memorial page #35312170, but I thought I would send this to you first. They must have divorced, as she married again in 1891.
Best regards,
Kerry
Simpkins Sumner
in the Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
Name: Simpkins Sumner
Gender: Male
Age: 58
Birth Date: abt 1823
Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1881
Marriage Place: Richland, Illinois, USA
Father: Benj Sumner
Mother: Sallie Laes
Spouse: Mary J Robins Mccow
Film Number: 001221093
Mary J Robins Mccow
in the Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
Name: Mary J Robins Mccow
Gender: Female
Age: 53
Birth Date: abt 1828
Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1881
Marriage Place: Richland, Illinois, USA
Father: Peter Robins
Mother: Samantha Maxey
Spouse: Simpkins Sumner
Film Number: 001221093
Contributor: Kerry Lighty (47483882) •
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Simpson Sumner (1824 - 1901) – Galena Cemetery –
Suggested By: ~~mjp~~ , 3 November 2019.
Birth Date: 1824; April 1824
Birth Location: Illinois, USA; Christy Township, Lawrence County, Illinois, USA
Father: Benjamin Sumner (1784-1867)
Spouse: Elizabeth Sumner (1838-1880)
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FATHER OF:
Chauncey M. 'C. M.' Sumner
(1854 ~ March 18, 1918
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CHAUNCEY M. SUMNER
DIES IN GALENA HOME
GALENA. KAN., March 19.— Chauncey M. Sumner, one of the most widely known business men and sportsmen in the district, died at his home in Galena at 6:30 o'clock last night of heart disease. Mr. Sumner had been in ill health for several months, and his death had been expected several days.
Chauncey Sumner had been a resident of Galena for more than thirty years. For more than a score of years he had been an ore buyer and always was a sportsman. He was a lover of fast horses and in the days of racing in Galena and Joplin was a familiar figure on the tracks. He owned and drove several good horses, and acted as starter of races in many cities of the southwest. He also was a lover of the great out-doors and in earlier days did much hunting and fishing. He also was an ardent supporter of boxing and baseball. He was on different occasions a member of the Galena board of aldermen, and was a moving spirit in all public affairs of the city. He had taken an active interest in the Joplin-Miami concrete road and headed a committee here to look after the raising of funds for the building of the road through Cherokee county.
Mr. Sumner is survived by his widow and one son, Earl Sumner, who is on his way to Galena from Modesta, Cal. Arrangements for the funeral will not be made until the son arrives.
Joplin News Herald,
Tuesday, March 19, 1918,
Page: 7 of 10; Column: 5 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Carthage Briefs.
News has been received of the death of Chauncey Sumner at Gaelna (sic), Kan., from heart failure. He had been for a number of years starter at the Carthage races.
Joplin News Herald,
Wednesday, March 20, 1918,
Page: 7 of 12; Column: 7 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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SUMNER FUNERAL TODAY.
Services Will Be in Charge of Ga-
lena Lodge of Elks.
Galena, Kan., March 20.— Funeral services for Chauncey M. Sumner will be held at his home, No. 1016 Galena avenue, at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow. The Rev. A. J. Bradshaw of the Christian church in Columbus will officiate. The Elks's lodge will conduct the funeral. Mrs. Emil Schellack will have charge of the singing. Burial will be in Galena cemetery.
The following will act as honorary pallbearers: L. J. Haines, Dr. H. B. Savage, W. L. Crockett, David Wier and Tom Vest. The active pallbearers will be: E. W. Forney, O. W. Sparks, R. R. Heap. Jesse G. Starr and Charles L. Sawyer. The body will lie in state at the home Thursday morning.
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Notice, B. P. O. E.
Members are requested to meet at Elks home at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon to attend funeral of Brother Chauncey M. Sumner, which will be held at the residence at 2:30.
HOMER CODY, Exalted Ruler.
Joplin News Herald,
Thursday, March 21, 1918,
Page: 6 of 12; Column: 5 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Sumner Funeral Today.
GALENA, KAN., March 21.—Funeral services for Chauncey Sumner were held at the home at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. A. J. Bradshaw of Columbus officiated and the Elks' lodge had a part in the services. Burial was in the Galena cemetery. The body lay in state at the home this morning. The honorary pallbearers were: L. J. Haines, Dr. H. B. Savage, W. L. Crockett, David Wier and Tom Vest. The active pallbearers were E. W. Forney, O. W. Sparks, R. R. Heap, Jesse G. Starr and Charles L. Sawyer.
Joplin Globe,
Thursday, March 21, 1918,
Page: 7 of 10; Column: 6 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Simpson Sumner (1824 - 1901) – Galena Cemetery –
Suggested By: Remember #49379130, 1 Jan 2022.
Mother: Empty; Sarah Sumner (unknown-1832)
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(April 1824 ~ May 17, 1901)
April 1824 – 17 May 1901
[Estimated Age at Death: 77 years, 1 month and 6 days.]
***
C. M. Sumner's Father Dead.
Simpson Sumner, aged 77 years, 1 month and 6 days, died last night at the home of his son, C. M. Sumner, corner Eleventh street and Galena avenue. The funeral services were held at the residence at 4 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. M. Gurley, after which the remains were conveyed to the city cemetery and laid to rest. Galena lodge No. 677, Benevolent Protective Order Elks, attended the funeral in a body and escorted the remains to their final resting place.
The deceased had been in poor health since coming to Galena April 7th, to make his home with his son. He was a member of the Baptist church at Sumner, Ill., from which place he recently came. He was an old soldier and served eleven months with the First Missouri Cavalry. He was honorably discharged for disability. His wife preceded him to the great beyond 34 years ago. The bereaved son has the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of his beloved parent.
The Galena Evening Times
Galena, Kansas
18 May 1901, Saturday, Page: 4.
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Death of Simpson Sumner.
Died, in this city, Friday, May 17th, 1901, at 8:30 o'clock p. m., Simpson Sumner, aged 77 years, 1 month and 6 days. Thus read the notices which conveyed to the public the sad information that the aged father of our fellow citizen C. M. Sumner, having reached and passed the allotted three score years and ten, was summoned to his final reward in that home beyond the tide. His life had been such that be had no dread of the summons and was prepared for the Master's call, having lived a consistent christian all his days.
The funeral occurred Saturday, May 18th, and was largely attended. The Elks, Grand Army and members of other civic societies joining the large number of sympathizing friends who followed the remains to their final resting place in the Galena cemetery. The son. C. M. Sumner, hoping to benefit his father, brought him from Illinois to his home here, where he could give him better care and attention, but in spite of his efforts the spirit took its flight. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. Sumner in his great sorrow, which is lessened by the knowledge that he did all that a loving, dutiful son could do to prolong his father's life and to make his passing away as peaceful and painless as possible, when he realized that he could not save him.
Galena Weekly Republican
Galena, Kansas
23 May 1901, Thursday, Page: 5.
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Card of Thanks.
I desire to publicly thank the people in general, and the members of the G. A. R. and Elks lodge and the singers in particular, for the kindness shown me during the last illness and burial of my beloved father.
C. M. Sumner
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas
21 May 1901, Tuesday, Page: 1.
Biographical Notes:
Simpson married Gabriella Wilson on 12 March 1847, in Lawrence County, Illinois. In the 1850 census, the couple are shown there with 2 daughters, Louisa age 6 and Josephine age 4, and Simpson is farming. In the fall of 1855, he built a one-story frame home and store-house, and moved his family into it, in the town that his father laid out, Sumner, Illinois. Simpson, along with Chauncey French would open the store with a general stock of goods, under the name of Sumner & Chauncey.
In 1860, same county, the couple are shown with Chauncey age 4 and Benjamin 9 months. Simpson is noted as a hotel-keeper. Louisa and Josephine are not shown. Also in the household is Benjamin Sumner, age 77, the father of Simpson. Benjamin was a pioneer of Lawrence County and was the first permanent settler of Christy Township there, and built the first mill. The town of Sumner is named for him. Simpson was the son of Benjamin and his second wife, Sally Laws (whom he married on June 7, 1823, and who died about 1832), as were Simpson's brothers, Sullivan, and Simeon, and a sister, Sophia.
In the 1870 census, he is shown with Elizabeth as his wife. According to the Illinois marriage index, Simpson married Elizabeth Bates on 23 August 1874 in Lawrence County. (He is shown in the Illinois marriage index with one other marriage: to Arocalla McConnell, on March 29, 1866.) In the 1870 census, the children are: Chancy Sumner 15, Wayne Sumner 14, Charles Sumner 9, and Catherine Sumner 6.
In 1875, he was appointed a postmaster of Dundas, in Richland County, Illinois, and in 1880, Simpson and Elizabeth are by themselves, living in German, Richland, Illinois, where Simpson is listed as a merchant, both parents born in Illinois. His wife Elizabeth died in November of that year.
The last census record for him, in 1900, Christy, Lawrence, Illinois, has him living with his nephew, Josephus Sumner and his family, son of his deceased brother Starkey Sumner. Simpson's birth is given as April 1826 in Illinois, his father born in Georgia, his mother's place of birth unknown.
Simpson served in the Civil War, and mustered out as a Corporal, having served for the Union from the 1st Regiment of Missouri Cavalry Volunteers, in Company L.
Simpson was one of perhaps 17 children born to Benjamin Sumner, and now he rests in the same cemetery as two of his children, Chauncey and Charles. Peace to this pioneer.
~~mjp~~
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*~*
Simpson married:
1. Gabriella Wilson, on 12 March 1847, in Lawrence County, Illinois.
2. Arocalla McConnell, on 29 March 1866, in Illinois Marriage Index.
3. Elizabeth Bates, on 23 August 1874 in Lawrence County.
4. Mary A. Robins, on 11 September 1881 in Richland, Illinois.
Divorced; She married again in 1891.
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KERRY, THANK YOU, very much for the following information. The compliment is very nice also. ;-) OMJB. and ~~mjp~~.
I appreciate all the work you've done on this memorial. Quite impressive! I was researching Mary A Robins and discovered a marriage record with Simpson Sumner. When I tracked down his memorial I found this wonderful write up. However, I did not see any mention of this marriage and wondered if you were aware of it. I have included the text below. I had intended to suggest link from her memorial page #35312170, but I thought I would send this to you first. They must have divorced, as she married again in 1891.
Best regards,
Kerry
Simpkins Sumner
in the Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
Name: Simpkins Sumner
Gender: Male
Age: 58
Birth Date: abt 1823
Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1881
Marriage Place: Richland, Illinois, USA
Father: Benj Sumner
Mother: Sallie Laes
Spouse: Mary J Robins Mccow
Film Number: 001221093
Mary J Robins Mccow
in the Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
Name: Mary J Robins Mccow
Gender: Female
Age: 53
Birth Date: abt 1828
Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1881
Marriage Place: Richland, Illinois, USA
Father: Peter Robins
Mother: Samantha Maxey
Spouse: Simpkins Sumner
Film Number: 001221093
Contributor: Kerry Lighty (47483882) •
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Simpson Sumner (1824 - 1901) – Galena Cemetery –
Suggested By: ~~mjp~~ , 3 November 2019.
Birth Date: 1824; April 1824
Birth Location: Illinois, USA; Christy Township, Lawrence County, Illinois, USA
Father: Benjamin Sumner (1784-1867)
Spouse: Elizabeth Sumner (1838-1880)
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FATHER OF:
Chauncey M. 'C. M.' Sumner
(1854 ~ March 18, 1918
***
CHAUNCEY M. SUMNER
DIES IN GALENA HOME
GALENA. KAN., March 19.— Chauncey M. Sumner, one of the most widely known business men and sportsmen in the district, died at his home in Galena at 6:30 o'clock last night of heart disease. Mr. Sumner had been in ill health for several months, and his death had been expected several days.
Chauncey Sumner had been a resident of Galena for more than thirty years. For more than a score of years he had been an ore buyer and always was a sportsman. He was a lover of fast horses and in the days of racing in Galena and Joplin was a familiar figure on the tracks. He owned and drove several good horses, and acted as starter of races in many cities of the southwest. He also was a lover of the great out-doors and in earlier days did much hunting and fishing. He also was an ardent supporter of boxing and baseball. He was on different occasions a member of the Galena board of aldermen, and was a moving spirit in all public affairs of the city. He had taken an active interest in the Joplin-Miami concrete road and headed a committee here to look after the raising of funds for the building of the road through Cherokee county.
Mr. Sumner is survived by his widow and one son, Earl Sumner, who is on his way to Galena from Modesta, Cal. Arrangements for the funeral will not be made until the son arrives.
Joplin News Herald,
Tuesday, March 19, 1918,
Page: 7 of 10; Column: 5 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Carthage Briefs.
News has been received of the death of Chauncey Sumner at Gaelna (sic), Kan., from heart failure. He had been for a number of years starter at the Carthage races.
Joplin News Herald,
Wednesday, March 20, 1918,
Page: 7 of 12; Column: 7 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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SUMNER FUNERAL TODAY.
Services Will Be in Charge of Ga-
lena Lodge of Elks.
Galena, Kan., March 20.— Funeral services for Chauncey M. Sumner will be held at his home, No. 1016 Galena avenue, at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow. The Rev. A. J. Bradshaw of the Christian church in Columbus will officiate. The Elks's lodge will conduct the funeral. Mrs. Emil Schellack will have charge of the singing. Burial will be in Galena cemetery.
The following will act as honorary pallbearers: L. J. Haines, Dr. H. B. Savage, W. L. Crockett, David Wier and Tom Vest. The active pallbearers will be: E. W. Forney, O. W. Sparks, R. R. Heap. Jesse G. Starr and Charles L. Sawyer. The body will lie in state at the home Thursday morning.
_____
Notice, B. P. O. E.
Members are requested to meet at Elks home at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon to attend funeral of Brother Chauncey M. Sumner, which will be held at the residence at 2:30.
HOMER CODY, Exalted Ruler.
Joplin News Herald,
Thursday, March 21, 1918,
Page: 6 of 12; Column: 5 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Sumner Funeral Today.
GALENA, KAN., March 21.—Funeral services for Chauncey Sumner were held at the home at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. A. J. Bradshaw of Columbus officiated and the Elks' lodge had a part in the services. Burial was in the Galena cemetery. The body lay in state at the home this morning. The honorary pallbearers were: L. J. Haines, Dr. H. B. Savage, W. L. Crockett, David Wier and Tom Vest. The active pallbearers were E. W. Forney, O. W. Sparks, R. R. Heap, Jesse G. Starr and Charles L. Sawyer.
Joplin Globe,
Thursday, March 21, 1918,
Page: 7 of 10; Column: 6 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Simpson Sumner (1824 - 1901) – Galena Cemetery –
Suggested By: Remember #49379130, 1 Jan 2022.
Mother: Empty; Sarah Sumner (unknown-1832)
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Simpson S. Sumner
(April 1824 ~ May 17, 1901)
April 1824 – 17 May 1901
[Estimated Age at Death: 77 years, 1 month and 6 days.]
***
C. M. Sumner's Father Dead.
Simpson Sumner, aged 77 years, 1 month and 6 days, died last night at the home of his son, C. M. Sumner, corner Eleventh street and Galena avenue. The funeral services were held at the residence at 4 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. M. Gurley, after which the remains were conveyed to the city cemetery and laid to rest. Galena lodge No. 677, Benevolent Protective Order Elks, attended the funeral in a body and escorted the remains to their final resting place.
The deceased had been in poor health since coming to Galena April 7th, to make his home with his son. He was a member of the Baptist church at Sumner, Ill., from which place he recently came. He was an old soldier and served eleven months with the First Missouri Cavalry. He was honorably discharged for disability. His wife preceded him to the great beyond 34 years ago. The bereaved son has the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of his beloved parent.
The Galena Evening Times
Galena, Kansas
18 May 1901, Saturday, Page: 4.
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Death of Simpson Sumner.
Died, in this city, Friday, May 17th, 1901, at 8:30 o'clock p. m., Simpson Sumner, aged 77 years, 1 month and 6 days. Thus read the notices which conveyed to the public the sad information that the aged father of our fellow citizen C. M. Sumner, having reached and passed the allotted three score years and ten, was summoned to his final reward in that home beyond the tide. His life had been such that be had no dread of the summons and was prepared for the Master's call, having lived a consistent christian all his days.
The funeral occurred Saturday, May 18th, and was largely attended. The Elks, Grand Army and members of other civic societies joining the large number of sympathizing friends who followed the remains to their final resting place in the Galena cemetery. The son. C. M. Sumner, hoping to benefit his father, brought him from Illinois to his home here, where he could give him better care and attention, but in spite of his efforts the spirit took its flight. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. Sumner in his great sorrow, which is lessened by the knowledge that he did all that a loving, dutiful son could do to prolong his father's life and to make his passing away as peaceful and painless as possible, when he realized that he could not save him.
Galena Weekly Republican
Galena, Kansas
23 May 1901, Thursday, Page: 5.
~*~
Card of Thanks.
I desire to publicly thank the people in general, and the members of the G. A. R. and Elks lodge and the singers in particular, for the kindness shown me during the last illness and burial of my beloved father.
C. M. Sumner
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas
21 May 1901, Tuesday, Page: 1.
Biographical Notes:
Simpson married Gabriella Wilson on 12 March 1847, in Lawrence County, Illinois. In the 1850 census, the couple are shown there with 2 daughters, Louisa age 6 and Josephine age 4, and Simpson is farming. In the fall of 1855, he built a one-story frame home and store-house, and moved his family into it, in the town that his father laid out, Sumner, Illinois. Simpson, along with Chauncey French would open the store with a general stock of goods, under the name of Sumner & Chauncey.
In 1860, same county, the couple are shown with Chauncey age 4 and Benjamin 9 months. Simpson is noted as a hotel-keeper. Louisa and Josephine are not shown. Also in the household is Benjamin Sumner, age 77, the father of Simpson. Benjamin was a pioneer of Lawrence County and was the first permanent settler of Christy Township there, and built the first mill. The town of Sumner is named for him. Simpson was the son of Benjamin and his second wife, Sally Laws (whom he married on June 7, 1823, and who died about 1832), as were Simpson's brothers, Sullivan, and Simeon, and a sister, Sophia.
In the 1870 census, he is shown with Elizabeth as his wife. According to the Illinois marriage index, Simpson married Elizabeth Bates on 23 August 1874 in Lawrence County. (He is shown in the Illinois marriage index with one other marriage: to Arocalla McConnell, on March 29, 1866.) In the 1870 census, the children are: Chancy Sumner 15, Wayne Sumner 14, Charles Sumner 9, and Catherine Sumner 6.
In 1875, he was appointed a postmaster of Dundas, in Richland County, Illinois, and in 1880, Simpson and Elizabeth are by themselves, living in German, Richland, Illinois, where Simpson is listed as a merchant, both parents born in Illinois. His wife Elizabeth died in November of that year.
The last census record for him, in 1900, Christy, Lawrence, Illinois, has him living with his nephew, Josephus Sumner and his family, son of his deceased brother Starkey Sumner. Simpson's birth is given as April 1826 in Illinois, his father born in Georgia, his mother's place of birth unknown.
Simpson served in the Civil War, and mustered out as a Corporal, having served for the Union from the 1st Regiment of Missouri Cavalry Volunteers, in Company L.
Simpson was one of perhaps 17 children born to Benjamin Sumner, and now he rests in the same cemetery as two of his children, Chauncey and Charles. Peace to this pioneer.
~~mjp~~
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Simpson married:
1. Gabriella Wilson, on 12 March 1847, in Lawrence County, Illinois.
2. Arocalla McConnell, on 29 March 1866, in Illinois Marriage Index.
3. Elizabeth Bates, on 23 August 1874 in Lawrence County.
4. Mary A. Robins, on 11 September 1881 in Richland, Illinois.
Divorced; She married again in 1891.
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KERRY, THANK YOU, very much for the following information. The compliment is very nice also. ;-) OMJB. and ~~mjp~~.
I appreciate all the work you've done on this memorial. Quite impressive! I was researching Mary A Robins and discovered a marriage record with Simpson Sumner. When I tracked down his memorial I found this wonderful write up. However, I did not see any mention of this marriage and wondered if you were aware of it. I have included the text below. I had intended to suggest link from her memorial page #35312170, but I thought I would send this to you first. They must have divorced, as she married again in 1891.
Best regards,
Kerry
Simpkins Sumner
in the Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
Name: Simpkins Sumner
Gender: Male
Age: 58
Birth Date: abt 1823
Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1881
Marriage Place: Richland, Illinois, USA
Father: Benj Sumner
Mother: Sallie Laes
Spouse: Mary J Robins Mccow
Film Number: 001221093
Mary J Robins Mccow
in the Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
Name: Mary J Robins Mccow
Gender: Female
Age: 53
Birth Date: abt 1828
Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1881
Marriage Place: Richland, Illinois, USA
Father: Peter Robins
Mother: Samantha Maxey
Spouse: Simpkins Sumner
Film Number: 001221093
Contributor: Kerry Lighty (47483882) •
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Simpson Sumner (1824 - 1901) – Galena Cemetery –
Suggested By: ~~mjp~~ , 3 November 2019.
Birth Date: 1824; April 1824
Birth Location: Illinois, USA; Christy Township, Lawrence County, Illinois, USA
Father: Benjamin Sumner (1784-1867)
Spouse: Elizabeth Sumner (1838-1880)
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*~*
FATHER OF:
Chauncey M. 'C. M.' Sumner
(1854 ~ March 18, 1918
***
CHAUNCEY M. SUMNER
DIES IN GALENA HOME
GALENA. KAN., March 19.— Chauncey M. Sumner, one of the most widely known business men and sportsmen in the district, died at his home in Galena at 6:30 o'clock last night of heart disease. Mr. Sumner had been in ill health for several months, and his death had been expected several days.
Chauncey Sumner had been a resident of Galena for more than thirty years. For more than a score of years he had been an ore buyer and always was a sportsman. He was a lover of fast horses and in the days of racing in Galena and Joplin was a familiar figure on the tracks. He owned and drove several good horses, and acted as starter of races in many cities of the southwest. He also was a lover of the great out-doors and in earlier days did much hunting and fishing. He also was an ardent supporter of boxing and baseball. He was on different occasions a member of the Galena board of aldermen, and was a moving spirit in all public affairs of the city. He had taken an active interest in the Joplin-Miami concrete road and headed a committee here to look after the raising of funds for the building of the road through Cherokee county.
Mr. Sumner is survived by his widow and one son, Earl Sumner, who is on his way to Galena from Modesta, Cal. Arrangements for the funeral will not be made until the son arrives.
Joplin News Herald,
Tuesday, March 19, 1918,
Page: 7 of 10; Column: 5 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Carthage Briefs.
News has been received of the death of Chauncey Sumner at Gaelna (sic), Kan., from heart failure. He had been for a number of years starter at the Carthage races.
Joplin News Herald,
Wednesday, March 20, 1918,
Page: 7 of 12; Column: 7 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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SUMNER FUNERAL TODAY.
Services Will Be in Charge of Ga-
lena Lodge of Elks.
Galena, Kan., March 20.— Funeral services for Chauncey M. Sumner will be held at his home, No. 1016 Galena avenue, at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow. The Rev. A. J. Bradshaw of the Christian church in Columbus will officiate. The Elks's lodge will conduct the funeral. Mrs. Emil Schellack will have charge of the singing. Burial will be in Galena cemetery.
The following will act as honorary pallbearers: L. J. Haines, Dr. H. B. Savage, W. L. Crockett, David Wier and Tom Vest. The active pallbearers will be: E. W. Forney, O. W. Sparks, R. R. Heap. Jesse G. Starr and Charles L. Sawyer. The body will lie in state at the home Thursday morning.
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Notice, B. P. O. E.
Members are requested to meet at Elks home at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon to attend funeral of Brother Chauncey M. Sumner, which will be held at the residence at 2:30.
HOMER CODY, Exalted Ruler.
Joplin News Herald,
Thursday, March 21, 1918,
Page: 6 of 12; Column: 5 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Sumner Funeral Today.
GALENA, KAN., March 21.—Funeral services for Chauncey Sumner were held at the home at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. A. J. Bradshaw of Columbus officiated and the Elks' lodge had a part in the services. Burial was in the Galena cemetery. The body lay in state at the home this morning. The honorary pallbearers were: L. J. Haines, Dr. H. B. Savage, W. L. Crockett, David Wier and Tom Vest. The active pallbearers were E. W. Forney, O. W. Sparks, R. R. Heap, Jesse G. Starr and Charles L. Sawyer.
Joplin Globe,
Thursday, March 21, 1918,
Page: 7 of 10; Column: 6 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Simpson Sumner (1824 - 1901) – Galena Cemetery –
Suggested By: Remember #49379130, 1 Jan 2022.
Mother: Empty; Sarah Sumner (unknown-1832)
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(April 1824 ~ May 17, 1901)
April 1824 – 17 May 1901
[Estimated Age at Death: 77 years, 1 month and 6 days.]
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C. M. Sumner's Father Dead.
Simpson Sumner, aged 77 years, 1 month and 6 days, died last night at the home of his son, C. M. Sumner, corner Eleventh street and Galena avenue. The funeral services were held at the residence at 4 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. M. Gurley, after which the remains were conveyed to the city cemetery and laid to rest. Galena lodge No. 677, Benevolent Protective Order Elks, attended the funeral in a body and escorted the remains to their final resting place.
The deceased had been in poor health since coming to Galena April 7th, to make his home with his son. He was a member of the Baptist church at Sumner, Ill., from which place he recently came. He was an old soldier and served eleven months with the First Missouri Cavalry. He was honorably discharged for disability. His wife preceded him to the great beyond 34 years ago. The bereaved son has the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of his beloved parent.
The Galena Evening Times
Galena, Kansas
18 May 1901, Saturday, Page: 4.
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Death of Simpson Sumner.
Died, in this city, Friday, May 17th, 1901, at 8:30 o'clock p. m., Simpson Sumner, aged 77 years, 1 month and 6 days. Thus read the notices which conveyed to the public the sad information that the aged father of our fellow citizen C. M. Sumner, having reached and passed the allotted three score years and ten, was summoned to his final reward in that home beyond the tide. His life had been such that be had no dread of the summons and was prepared for the Master's call, having lived a consistent christian all his days.
The funeral occurred Saturday, May 18th, and was largely attended. The Elks, Grand Army and members of other civic societies joining the large number of sympathizing friends who followed the remains to their final resting place in the Galena cemetery. The son. C. M. Sumner, hoping to benefit his father, brought him from Illinois to his home here, where he could give him better care and attention, but in spite of his efforts the spirit took its flight. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. Sumner in his great sorrow, which is lessened by the knowledge that he did all that a loving, dutiful son could do to prolong his father's life and to make his passing away as peaceful and painless as possible, when he realized that he could not save him.
Galena Weekly Republican
Galena, Kansas
23 May 1901, Thursday, Page: 5.
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Card of Thanks.
I desire to publicly thank the people in general, and the members of the G. A. R. and Elks lodge and the singers in particular, for the kindness shown me during the last illness and burial of my beloved father.
C. M. Sumner
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas
21 May 1901, Tuesday, Page: 1.
Biographical Notes:
Simpson married Gabriella Wilson on 12 March 1847, in Lawrence County, Illinois. In the 1850 census, the couple are shown there with 2 daughters, Louisa age 6 and Josephine age 4, and Simpson is farming. In the fall of 1855, he built a one-story frame home and store-house, and moved his family into it, in the town that his father laid out, Sumner, Illinois. Simpson, along with Chauncey French would open the store with a general stock of goods, under the name of Sumner & Chauncey.
In 1860, same county, the couple are shown with Chauncey age 4 and Benjamin 9 months. Simpson is noted as a hotel-keeper. Louisa and Josephine are not shown. Also in the household is Benjamin Sumner, age 77, the father of Simpson. Benjamin was a pioneer of Lawrence County and was the first permanent settler of Christy Township there, and built the first mill. The town of Sumner is named for him. Simpson was the son of Benjamin and his second wife, Sally Laws (whom he married on June 7, 1823, and who died about 1832), as were Simpson's brothers, Sullivan, and Simeon, and a sister, Sophia.
In the 1870 census, he is shown with Elizabeth as his wife. According to the Illinois marriage index, Simpson married Elizabeth Bates on 23 August 1874 in Lawrence County. (He is shown in the Illinois marriage index with one other marriage: to Arocalla McConnell, on March 29, 1866.) In the 1870 census, the children are: Chancy Sumner 15, Wayne Sumner 14, Charles Sumner 9, and Catherine Sumner 6.
In 1875, he was appointed a postmaster of Dundas, in Richland County, Illinois, and in 1880, Simpson and Elizabeth are by themselves, living in German, Richland, Illinois, where Simpson is listed as a merchant, both parents born in Illinois. His wife Elizabeth died in November of that year.
The last census record for him, in 1900, Christy, Lawrence, Illinois, has him living with his nephew, Josephus Sumner and his family, son of his deceased brother Starkey Sumner. Simpson's birth is given as April 1826 in Illinois, his father born in Georgia, his mother's place of birth unknown.
Simpson served in the Civil War, and mustered out as a Corporal, having served for the Union from the 1st Regiment of Missouri Cavalry Volunteers, in Company L.
Simpson was one of perhaps 17 children born to Benjamin Sumner, and now he rests in the same cemetery as two of his children, Chauncey and Charles. Peace to this pioneer.
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Simpson married:
1. Gabriella Wilson, on 12 March 1847, in Lawrence County, Illinois.
2. Arocalla McConnell, on 29 March 1866, in Illinois Marriage Index.
3. Elizabeth Bates, on 23 August 1874 in Lawrence County.
4. Mary A. Robins, on 11 September 1881 in Richland, Illinois.
Divorced; She married again in 1891.
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KERRY, THANK YOU, very much for the following information. The compliment is very nice also. ;-) OMJB. and ~~mjp~~.
I appreciate all the work you've done on this memorial. Quite impressive! I was researching Mary A Robins and discovered a marriage record with Simpson Sumner. When I tracked down his memorial I found this wonderful write up. However, I did not see any mention of this marriage and wondered if you were aware of it. I have included the text below. I had intended to suggest link from her memorial page #35312170, but I thought I would send this to you first. They must have divorced, as she married again in 1891.
Best regards,
Kerry
Simpkins Sumner
in the Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
Name: Simpkins Sumner
Gender: Male
Age: 58
Birth Date: abt 1823
Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1881
Marriage Place: Richland, Illinois, USA
Father: Benj Sumner
Mother: Sallie Laes
Spouse: Mary J Robins Mccow
Film Number: 001221093
Mary J Robins Mccow
in the Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
Name: Mary J Robins Mccow
Gender: Female
Age: 53
Birth Date: abt 1828
Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1881
Marriage Place: Richland, Illinois, USA
Father: Peter Robins
Mother: Samantha Maxey
Spouse: Simpkins Sumner
Film Number: 001221093
Contributor: Kerry Lighty (47483882) •
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Simpson Sumner (1824 - 1901) – Galena Cemetery –
Suggested By: ~~mjp~~ , 3 November 2019.
Birth Date: 1824; April 1824
Birth Location: Illinois, USA; Christy Township, Lawrence County, Illinois, USA
Father: Benjamin Sumner (1784-1867)
Spouse: Elizabeth Sumner (1838-1880)
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FATHER OF:
Chauncey M. 'C. M.' Sumner
(1854 ~ March 18, 1918
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CHAUNCEY M. SUMNER
DIES IN GALENA HOME
GALENA. KAN., March 19.— Chauncey M. Sumner, one of the most widely known business men and sportsmen in the district, died at his home in Galena at 6:30 o'clock last night of heart disease. Mr. Sumner had been in ill health for several months, and his death had been expected several days.
Chauncey Sumner had been a resident of Galena for more than thirty years. For more than a score of years he had been an ore buyer and always was a sportsman. He was a lover of fast horses and in the days of racing in Galena and Joplin was a familiar figure on the tracks. He owned and drove several good horses, and acted as starter of races in many cities of the southwest. He also was a lover of the great out-doors and in earlier days did much hunting and fishing. He also was an ardent supporter of boxing and baseball. He was on different occasions a member of the Galena board of aldermen, and was a moving spirit in all public affairs of the city. He had taken an active interest in the Joplin-Miami concrete road and headed a committee here to look after the raising of funds for the building of the road through Cherokee county.
Mr. Sumner is survived by his widow and one son, Earl Sumner, who is on his way to Galena from Modesta, Cal. Arrangements for the funeral will not be made until the son arrives.
Joplin News Herald,
Tuesday, March 19, 1918,
Page: 7 of 10; Column: 5 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Carthage Briefs.
News has been received of the death of Chauncey Sumner at Gaelna (sic), Kan., from heart failure. He had been for a number of years starter at the Carthage races.
Joplin News Herald,
Wednesday, March 20, 1918,
Page: 7 of 12; Column: 7 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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SUMNER FUNERAL TODAY.
Services Will Be in Charge of Ga-
lena Lodge of Elks.
Galena, Kan., March 20.— Funeral services for Chauncey M. Sumner will be held at his home, No. 1016 Galena avenue, at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow. The Rev. A. J. Bradshaw of the Christian church in Columbus will officiate. The Elks's lodge will conduct the funeral. Mrs. Emil Schellack will have charge of the singing. Burial will be in Galena cemetery.
The following will act as honorary pallbearers: L. J. Haines, Dr. H. B. Savage, W. L. Crockett, David Wier and Tom Vest. The active pallbearers will be: E. W. Forney, O. W. Sparks, R. R. Heap. Jesse G. Starr and Charles L. Sawyer. The body will lie in state at the home Thursday morning.
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Notice, B. P. O. E.
Members are requested to meet at Elks home at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon to attend funeral of Brother Chauncey M. Sumner, which will be held at the residence at 2:30.
HOMER CODY, Exalted Ruler.
Joplin News Herald,
Thursday, March 21, 1918,
Page: 6 of 12; Column: 5 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Sumner Funeral Today.
GALENA, KAN., March 21.—Funeral services for Chauncey Sumner were held at the home at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. A. J. Bradshaw of Columbus officiated and the Elks' lodge had a part in the services. Burial was in the Galena cemetery. The body lay in state at the home this morning. The honorary pallbearers were: L. J. Haines, Dr. H. B. Savage, W. L. Crockett, David Wier and Tom Vest. The active pallbearers were E. W. Forney, O. W. Sparks, R. R. Heap, Jesse G. Starr and Charles L. Sawyer.
Joplin Globe,
Thursday, March 21, 1918,
Page: 7 of 10; Column: 6 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Simpson Sumner (1824 - 1901) – Galena Cemetery –
Suggested By: Remember #49379130, 1 Jan 2022.
Mother: Empty; Sarah Sumner (unknown-1832)
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