William James Mann died of cancer at 5 o'clock, a.m., May 30, 1894, after a protracted illness of about one year. He was a great sufferer for several months, which he bore with great patience and Christian fortitude. He was buried by the A.O.U.W. lodge in Smithton cemetery. Rev. J. K. Godbey preached his funeral, Revelations, 14th chapter and 13th verse: "Blessed are the ilead which die in the Lord."
He was born October 16th, 1837, in Mercer county, Kentucky, near Harrodsburg; the son of James Mann. He was raised and educated in his native state. Being trained by strict Presbyterian parents, he professed religion and joined the church at the age of 13 years. The family were under the pastoral care of Rev. John Montgomery, now of Pettis county. Mo. No doubt many of the impressions made on his mind by this faithful and loving pastor lasted him throughout the quiet, upright life which he lived ever after.
He was married to Maggie T. Overstreet, Nov. 24, 1864. There were born to them two children, Robert and Nannie, and while his children were yet very young his devoted young wife died and left him to care for his two children and fight life's battles alone. He came to Missouri in 1870 and located near Warrensburg, Johnson county.
He brought his children to his new home in February, 1873, and on June 5, the same year, he and Miss Mary J. Overstreet were united in marriage and to them were born eight children; six of them are now living, one son and five daughters. He came to Smithton in 1883 and lived there, and on their farm near by until he died.
He was a member of two orders, the I.O.O.F. and the A.O.U.W. The members of the A.O.U.W. were very kind and faithful to him in his sickness. When it was necessary they detailed watches each night to attend to him, for which the family feel very grateful. - Sedalia Democrat - Sunday, June 3, 1894 pg.6
He was born October 16th, 1837, in Mercer county, Kentucky, near Harrodsburg; the son of James Mann. He was raised and educated in his native state. Being trained by strict Presbyterian parents, he professed religion and joined the church at the age of 13 years. The family were under the pastoral care of Rev. John Montgomery, now of Pettis county. Mo. No doubt many of the impressions made on his mind by this faithful and loving pastor lasted him throughout the quiet, upright life which he lived ever after.
He was married to Maggie T. Overstreet, Nov. 24, 1864. There were born to them two children, Robert and Nannie, and while his children were yet very young his devoted young wife died and left him to care for his two children and fight life's battles alone. He came to Missouri in 1870 and located near Warrensburg, Johnson county.
He brought his children to his new home in February, 1873, and on June 5, the same year, he and Miss Mary J. Overstreet were united in marriage and to them were born eight children; six of them are now living, one son and five daughters. He came to Smithton in 1883 and lived there, and on their farm near by until he died.
He was a member of two orders, the I.O.O.F. and the A.O.U.W. The members of the A.O.U.W. were very kind and faithful to him in his sickness. When it was necessary they detailed watches each night to attend to him, for which the family feel very grateful. - Sedalia Democrat - Sunday, June 3, 1894 pg.6
William James Mann died of cancer at 5 o'clock, a.m., May 30, 1894, after a protracted illness of about one year. He was a great sufferer for several months, which he bore with great patience and Christian fortitude. He was buried by the A.O.U.W. lodge in Smithton cemetery. Rev. J. K. Godbey preached his funeral, Revelations, 14th chapter and 13th verse: "Blessed are the ilead which die in the Lord."
He was born October 16th, 1837, in Mercer county, Kentucky, near Harrodsburg; the son of James Mann. He was raised and educated in his native state. Being trained by strict Presbyterian parents, he professed religion and joined the church at the age of 13 years. The family were under the pastoral care of Rev. John Montgomery, now of Pettis county. Mo. No doubt many of the impressions made on his mind by this faithful and loving pastor lasted him throughout the quiet, upright life which he lived ever after.
He was married to Maggie T. Overstreet, Nov. 24, 1864. There were born to them two children, Robert and Nannie, and while his children were yet very young his devoted young wife died and left him to care for his two children and fight life's battles alone. He came to Missouri in 1870 and located near Warrensburg, Johnson county.
He brought his children to his new home in February, 1873, and on June 5, the same year, he and Miss Mary J. Overstreet were united in marriage and to them were born eight children; six of them are now living, one son and five daughters. He came to Smithton in 1883 and lived there, and on their farm near by until he died.
He was a member of two orders, the I.O.O.F. and the A.O.U.W. The members of the A.O.U.W. were very kind and faithful to him in his sickness. When it was necessary they detailed watches each night to attend to him, for which the family feel very grateful. - Sedalia Democrat - Sunday, June 3, 1894 pg.6
He was born October 16th, 1837, in Mercer county, Kentucky, near Harrodsburg; the son of James Mann. He was raised and educated in his native state. Being trained by strict Presbyterian parents, he professed religion and joined the church at the age of 13 years. The family were under the pastoral care of Rev. John Montgomery, now of Pettis county. Mo. No doubt many of the impressions made on his mind by this faithful and loving pastor lasted him throughout the quiet, upright life which he lived ever after.
He was married to Maggie T. Overstreet, Nov. 24, 1864. There were born to them two children, Robert and Nannie, and while his children were yet very young his devoted young wife died and left him to care for his two children and fight life's battles alone. He came to Missouri in 1870 and located near Warrensburg, Johnson county.
He brought his children to his new home in February, 1873, and on June 5, the same year, he and Miss Mary J. Overstreet were united in marriage and to them were born eight children; six of them are now living, one son and five daughters. He came to Smithton in 1883 and lived there, and on their farm near by until he died.
He was a member of two orders, the I.O.O.F. and the A.O.U.W. The members of the A.O.U.W. were very kind and faithful to him in his sickness. When it was necessary they detailed watches each night to attend to him, for which the family feel very grateful. - Sedalia Democrat - Sunday, June 3, 1894 pg.6
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