William Cranston, so of Caleb Cranston, who was a direct descendant of Roger Williams, was born March 27, 1837, at Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio. At the age of 14, he came with his people to Keokuk County, Iowa.
May 1, 1861, he married Elizabeth Disor. To them was born six children; Mrs. George W. Adams, Mrs. Joe F Adams of Frankfort, Mrs. J. R. Hunt, William Edward (deceased in infancy), James Arthur (deceased in infancy) and Mrs. C. P. Tyler of Effingham.
During his early years he was engaged in the woolen business in Ohio and also in South English, Iowa. In 1881 they came to Center and Wells Township, Marshall County, Kansas and resided in the Mound Chapel neighborhood until about 1908, when they moved to Blue Rapids.
Mr. Cranston united with the Christian Church before coming to Kansas. After coming to this state as there was no church of that denomination he cast his lot and life with the Methodist class then meeting at Scriber schoolhouse. When he came to Blue Rapids he transferred his membership to the Methodist Church here. His faithfulness and devotion to the church and to his Lord were apparent to all. He was most regular in attendance at church and Sabbath School even in the weakness and feebleness of his last days.
His strength had been failing for a year. Last Wednesday he fell and never really recovered from it. He peacefully slept his life away Monday morning, January 8, 1917.
Funeral services were held at his late residence on Wednesday January 10, 1917 at 2 p.m. the Rev. F. A. (?) his pastor officiated. The text was; "The days of our years are three score years and ten and if by reason of strength they be four score years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off and we fly away" Psalms 90:10
Rev. Frank Ewan of Newton, Kansas, a former pastor assisted and spoke very appreciatively and very tenderly of Brother Cranston and of Brother Cranston's God.
"Rock of Ages", "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" were sung.
The interment was at Fairmont Cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted in caring for the beloved husband and father, William Cranston, during his last illness. The brotherly love and kindness, the generosity and willingness to assist in every possible way, during the last sad rites and interment, will long be remembered by the relatives of the deceased.
We wish also to acknowledge the flowers which were so generously given and to sincerely thank the donors for them.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cranston
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hunt
Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Tyler
Obituary and card of thanks from The Blue Rapids Times of Blue Rapids, Kansas dated January 11, 1917.
Typed by Carol Strayer, please feel free to copy this information but please retain my name with the information.
May 1, 1861, he married Elizabeth Disor. To them was born six children; Mrs. George W. Adams, Mrs. Joe F Adams of Frankfort, Mrs. J. R. Hunt, William Edward (deceased in infancy), James Arthur (deceased in infancy) and Mrs. C. P. Tyler of Effingham.
During his early years he was engaged in the woolen business in Ohio and also in South English, Iowa. In 1881 they came to Center and Wells Township, Marshall County, Kansas and resided in the Mound Chapel neighborhood until about 1908, when they moved to Blue Rapids.
Mr. Cranston united with the Christian Church before coming to Kansas. After coming to this state as there was no church of that denomination he cast his lot and life with the Methodist class then meeting at Scriber schoolhouse. When he came to Blue Rapids he transferred his membership to the Methodist Church here. His faithfulness and devotion to the church and to his Lord were apparent to all. He was most regular in attendance at church and Sabbath School even in the weakness and feebleness of his last days.
His strength had been failing for a year. Last Wednesday he fell and never really recovered from it. He peacefully slept his life away Monday morning, January 8, 1917.
Funeral services were held at his late residence on Wednesday January 10, 1917 at 2 p.m. the Rev. F. A. (?) his pastor officiated. The text was; "The days of our years are three score years and ten and if by reason of strength they be four score years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off and we fly away" Psalms 90:10
Rev. Frank Ewan of Newton, Kansas, a former pastor assisted and spoke very appreciatively and very tenderly of Brother Cranston and of Brother Cranston's God.
"Rock of Ages", "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" were sung.
The interment was at Fairmont Cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted in caring for the beloved husband and father, William Cranston, during his last illness. The brotherly love and kindness, the generosity and willingness to assist in every possible way, during the last sad rites and interment, will long be remembered by the relatives of the deceased.
We wish also to acknowledge the flowers which were so generously given and to sincerely thank the donors for them.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cranston
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hunt
Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Tyler
Obituary and card of thanks from The Blue Rapids Times of Blue Rapids, Kansas dated January 11, 1917.
Typed by Carol Strayer, please feel free to copy this information but please retain my name with the information.
William Cranston, so of Caleb Cranston, who was a direct descendant of Roger Williams, was born March 27, 1837, at Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio. At the age of 14, he came with his people to Keokuk County, Iowa.
May 1, 1861, he married Elizabeth Disor. To them was born six children; Mrs. George W. Adams, Mrs. Joe F Adams of Frankfort, Mrs. J. R. Hunt, William Edward (deceased in infancy), James Arthur (deceased in infancy) and Mrs. C. P. Tyler of Effingham.
During his early years he was engaged in the woolen business in Ohio and also in South English, Iowa. In 1881 they came to Center and Wells Township, Marshall County, Kansas and resided in the Mound Chapel neighborhood until about 1908, when they moved to Blue Rapids.
Mr. Cranston united with the Christian Church before coming to Kansas. After coming to this state as there was no church of that denomination he cast his lot and life with the Methodist class then meeting at Scriber schoolhouse. When he came to Blue Rapids he transferred his membership to the Methodist Church here. His faithfulness and devotion to the church and to his Lord were apparent to all. He was most regular in attendance at church and Sabbath School even in the weakness and feebleness of his last days.
His strength had been failing for a year. Last Wednesday he fell and never really recovered from it. He peacefully slept his life away Monday morning, January 8, 1917.
Funeral services were held at his late residence on Wednesday January 10, 1917 at 2 p.m. the Rev. F. A. (?) his pastor officiated. The text was; "The days of our years are three score years and ten and if by reason of strength they be four score years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off and we fly away" Psalms 90:10
Rev. Frank Ewan of Newton, Kansas, a former pastor assisted and spoke very appreciatively and very tenderly of Brother Cranston and of Brother Cranston's God.
"Rock of Ages", "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" were sung.
The interment was at Fairmont Cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted in caring for the beloved husband and father, William Cranston, during his last illness. The brotherly love and kindness, the generosity and willingness to assist in every possible way, during the last sad rites and interment, will long be remembered by the relatives of the deceased.
We wish also to acknowledge the flowers which were so generously given and to sincerely thank the donors for them.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cranston
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hunt
Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Tyler
Obituary and card of thanks from The Blue Rapids Times of Blue Rapids, Kansas dated January 11, 1917.
Typed by Carol Strayer, please feel free to copy this information but please retain my name with the information.
May 1, 1861, he married Elizabeth Disor. To them was born six children; Mrs. George W. Adams, Mrs. Joe F Adams of Frankfort, Mrs. J. R. Hunt, William Edward (deceased in infancy), James Arthur (deceased in infancy) and Mrs. C. P. Tyler of Effingham.
During his early years he was engaged in the woolen business in Ohio and also in South English, Iowa. In 1881 they came to Center and Wells Township, Marshall County, Kansas and resided in the Mound Chapel neighborhood until about 1908, when they moved to Blue Rapids.
Mr. Cranston united with the Christian Church before coming to Kansas. After coming to this state as there was no church of that denomination he cast his lot and life with the Methodist class then meeting at Scriber schoolhouse. When he came to Blue Rapids he transferred his membership to the Methodist Church here. His faithfulness and devotion to the church and to his Lord were apparent to all. He was most regular in attendance at church and Sabbath School even in the weakness and feebleness of his last days.
His strength had been failing for a year. Last Wednesday he fell and never really recovered from it. He peacefully slept his life away Monday morning, January 8, 1917.
Funeral services were held at his late residence on Wednesday January 10, 1917 at 2 p.m. the Rev. F. A. (?) his pastor officiated. The text was; "The days of our years are three score years and ten and if by reason of strength they be four score years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off and we fly away" Psalms 90:10
Rev. Frank Ewan of Newton, Kansas, a former pastor assisted and spoke very appreciatively and very tenderly of Brother Cranston and of Brother Cranston's God.
"Rock of Ages", "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" were sung.
The interment was at Fairmont Cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted in caring for the beloved husband and father, William Cranston, during his last illness. The brotherly love and kindness, the generosity and willingness to assist in every possible way, during the last sad rites and interment, will long be remembered by the relatives of the deceased.
We wish also to acknowledge the flowers which were so generously given and to sincerely thank the donors for them.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cranston
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hunt
Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Tyler
Obituary and card of thanks from The Blue Rapids Times of Blue Rapids, Kansas dated January 11, 1917.
Typed by Carol Strayer, please feel free to copy this information but please retain my name with the information.
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