James A. Flory, son of David A. and Sarah heffley Flory, was born December 28, 1851, near Logansport, Ind. He died in Elgin, Ill., October 25, 1942, at the age of 90 years,,9 months and 28 days.
The years of boyhood and youth were lived upon the family farm. In early manhood he went to Colorado and shortly to Nebraska where, in Fillmore County, he acquired a homestead and was married February 1, 1876 to Elizabeth Adams, also of Logansport. To this union were born five sons and one daughter, Arthur D., now of Glendale, Cal., William E. of LaVerne, Cal., Charles W. of Shickley, Neb., james Monroe, who died in infancy, Raymond C. of Grants Pass, Ore., and Mary B. Mrs. S. C. Miller) of elgin, Ill. Other near relatives are a brother, Ed Flory, the one survivor from a family of nine children and still living at Logansport, sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
by farming, carpentry and zealous promotion of worthy enterprises, the deceased made a marked contribution to pioneer developments. He was one of the organizers and a chart member of the Brethren Bethel Church in which, throughout the years of farmstead residence, he served as an ordained minister and in various other official capacities.
In the autumn of 1908, he with his wife moved to McPherson, Kas., where life continued to be a challenge and joy until in 1920, when Mrs. Flory was taken by death. He then lived with his children until marriage, May 31, 1922, to Mrs. Will Hughes of Shickley where, in due time there was established a home that was maintained until broken by the wife's death in 1932.
After leaving Shickley, except for periods spent with sons in California, Oregon and Nebraska, Mr. Flory made his home with his daughter, Mrs. S. C. Miller, and family.
Keenness of observation, genuine interest in people, devotion to family and church and an indulged liking for reading and travel were some of the characteristics that made his life one of more than ordinary fullness.
Though, during the half year just passed, failing health imposed much suffering, the end came very quietly and peacefully as he lay sleeping on a Sunday morning. That the crossing of the bar should be in October, the month that signifies maturity, seems very appropriate for James A. Flory, who was one of the few remaining Nebraska pioneers.
The first of the final rites held for the deceased was a chapel service in Elgin, Ill., Sunday afternoon, October 25. The following Tuesday afternoon a brief service was held in the Charles Flory home near Shickley, followed by a funeral held from the Bethel Church and its cemetery, where interment was made.
The clergyman in charge of Tuesday's services was Rev. G. S. Goodwin of Shickley. The pallbearers were Elbert Rothrock, E. Ketchum, Harry Horner, John Biegert, Robert Lichty and J. W. Maust. The music was by a quartet comprising Rev. Ralph Johnson, Mrs. Robert Nedrow, Mrs. Eldon Griffith and William Hamil, with Mrs. Elbert Rothrock at the piano. In charge of the floral offering was Mrs. Floyd Miller and Mrs. J. W. Maust. The large assembly present for the occasion was made ample evidence of the esteem in which the departed was held.
The Nebraska Signal 5 Nov. 1942
James A. Flory, son of David A. and Sarah heffley Flory, was born December 28, 1851, near Logansport, Ind. He died in Elgin, Ill., October 25, 1942, at the age of 90 years,,9 months and 28 days.
The years of boyhood and youth were lived upon the family farm. In early manhood he went to Colorado and shortly to Nebraska where, in Fillmore County, he acquired a homestead and was married February 1, 1876 to Elizabeth Adams, also of Logansport. To this union were born five sons and one daughter, Arthur D., now of Glendale, Cal., William E. of LaVerne, Cal., Charles W. of Shickley, Neb., james Monroe, who died in infancy, Raymond C. of Grants Pass, Ore., and Mary B. Mrs. S. C. Miller) of elgin, Ill. Other near relatives are a brother, Ed Flory, the one survivor from a family of nine children and still living at Logansport, sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
by farming, carpentry and zealous promotion of worthy enterprises, the deceased made a marked contribution to pioneer developments. He was one of the organizers and a chart member of the Brethren Bethel Church in which, throughout the years of farmstead residence, he served as an ordained minister and in various other official capacities.
In the autumn of 1908, he with his wife moved to McPherson, Kas., where life continued to be a challenge and joy until in 1920, when Mrs. Flory was taken by death. He then lived with his children until marriage, May 31, 1922, to Mrs. Will Hughes of Shickley where, in due time there was established a home that was maintained until broken by the wife's death in 1932.
After leaving Shickley, except for periods spent with sons in California, Oregon and Nebraska, Mr. Flory made his home with his daughter, Mrs. S. C. Miller, and family.
Keenness of observation, genuine interest in people, devotion to family and church and an indulged liking for reading and travel were some of the characteristics that made his life one of more than ordinary fullness.
Though, during the half year just passed, failing health imposed much suffering, the end came very quietly and peacefully as he lay sleeping on a Sunday morning. That the crossing of the bar should be in October, the month that signifies maturity, seems very appropriate for James A. Flory, who was one of the few remaining Nebraska pioneers.
The first of the final rites held for the deceased was a chapel service in Elgin, Ill., Sunday afternoon, October 25. The following Tuesday afternoon a brief service was held in the Charles Flory home near Shickley, followed by a funeral held from the Bethel Church and its cemetery, where interment was made.
The clergyman in charge of Tuesday's services was Rev. G. S. Goodwin of Shickley. The pallbearers were Elbert Rothrock, E. Ketchum, Harry Horner, John Biegert, Robert Lichty and J. W. Maust. The music was by a quartet comprising Rev. Ralph Johnson, Mrs. Robert Nedrow, Mrs. Eldon Griffith and William Hamil, with Mrs. Elbert Rothrock at the piano. In charge of the floral offering was Mrs. Floyd Miller and Mrs. J. W. Maust. The large assembly present for the occasion was made ample evidence of the esteem in which the departed was held.
The Nebraska Signal 5 Nov. 1942
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