Joseph H. Kimpton died Thursday night at his home near Dunlap, Morris county, aged 62 years. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Mr. Pike of the M. E. church, at the family residence Saturday at 10 o'clock a.m., after which the remains were consigned to their last resting place in the Americus cemetery.
The deceased was a native of Indiana, from which state he emigrated to Missouri ad from that state to Kansas in 1856, "pitching his tent" at Council Grove. He afterwards moved to Americus and has lived near Americus and Dunlap, in the Neosho valley, about twenty-five years, engaged in farming and stock raising.
In 1860 he was married to Miss J. C. Butler, who survives him. By this marriage three children were born. Two of the children are still living. Mrs. A. W. Hinchman, the elder daughter of two, is the wife of a prominent stockman of Dunlap. Miss Lucy is at home with her mother.
Mr. Kimpton was well known and always bore reputation of a good, honest, upright citizen; a kind and obliging neighbor, and a true friend to those worthy of his confidence. His death will be sincerely regretted, and the family and relatives will receive the profound sympathy of all who knew him.
Joseph H. Kimpton died Thursday night at his home near Dunlap, Morris county, aged 62 years. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Mr. Pike of the M. E. church, at the family residence Saturday at 10 o'clock a.m., after which the remains were consigned to their last resting place in the Americus cemetery.
The deceased was a native of Indiana, from which state he emigrated to Missouri ad from that state to Kansas in 1856, "pitching his tent" at Council Grove. He afterwards moved to Americus and has lived near Americus and Dunlap, in the Neosho valley, about twenty-five years, engaged in farming and stock raising.
In 1860 he was married to Miss J. C. Butler, who survives him. By this marriage three children were born. Two of the children are still living. Mrs. A. W. Hinchman, the elder daughter of two, is the wife of a prominent stockman of Dunlap. Miss Lucy is at home with her mother.
Mr. Kimpton was well known and always bore reputation of a good, honest, upright citizen; a kind and obliging neighbor, and a true friend to those worthy of his confidence. His death will be sincerely regretted, and the family and relatives will receive the profound sympathy of all who knew him.
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