Monday, July 25, 2016

Samuel Brown Magner


Mount Hope Cemetery is located one mile south of Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County


NOTE:  These are my personal photographs and belong to me--

 
Headstone:  Samuel Brown Magner
 

Samuel Brown Magner


While researching my Great-Grandfather Samuel Brown Magner, I learned from a family member that during adulthood, he suffered from TB or tuberculosis and sought treatment at one or more sanatoriums.  I have been unable to confirm this information with documentation. Tuberculosis was also called 'consumption' back in the day. 

Samuel Brown Magner died on Wednesday, December 22, 1943 at 10:30 in the morning.  The cause of death was carcinoma of the sigmoid.  Carcinoma means 'cancer' and sigmoid means 'colon' so in other words, the cause of death was "colon cancer."  Dr. G.A. Hay from Parsons, Kansas signed the death certificate.  AGE: 72 years, 8 months and 21 days. 

Ira F. Wilson, Jr. from the funeral home in Thayer, Kansas picked up his body for care and burial.  Samuel Brown Magner was buried Friday, December 24, 1943 at three o'clock in the afternoon in Galesburg, Kansas at the Mount Hope Cemetery.

Informant's own signature was Mrs. S. B. Magner, Samuel's wife, Etta Mae (Boje) Magner

DEATH CERTIFICATE - THIS IS MY PERSONAL COPY - $15.00

Source: Kansas Office of Vital Statistics


Sunday, July 24, 2016

Samuel Brown Magner


Samuel Brown Magner Obituary - 2
Thayer News - Thayer, Kansas - Neosho County
December 30, 1943 - Page 4



SAMUEL BROWN MAGNER

Samuel Brown Magner, son of Lanville and Anna Magner was born in Orange County, Indiana on March 31, 1871, and departed this life December 22, 1943 at the age of 72 years, 9 months and 23 days.

At the age of 12 years, he moved with his parents to Kansas, settling on a farm (cannot read the number) miles north of Galesburg later moving to a farm west of Chanute, then back to Galesburg where he and his father operated a grocery store.

He received his education in the public schools of Neosho and Wilson counties and attended college at Lawrence, Kansas.

On September 15, 1891, he was united in marriage to Miss Etta Mae Boje and to this union four children were born; Mrs. Audlene Mae Springer and Ralph Jerald Magner of Galesburg, Kansas.  Mrs. Mildred Anna Clark of Paola, Kansas and Albert Lanville Magner of Parsons, Kansas.

While a young man he united with the Baptist Church, transferring his membership to the Galesburg Christian Church on February 8, 1915, serving faithfully as an Elder, Deacon, Trustee, Teacher and Superintendent as long as his heart permitted.  He had been in failing health for several years.  Through his suffering he maintained his sunny countenance, cheery smile refreshed and uplifted those around him.  He lived with Christ as his Saviour unto the end.

He served as director of The Galesburg State Bank and chairman of the Mount Hope Cemetery Association.

He resided in the farming vicinity of Galesburg until September 3, 1923 at which time he moved to the home at Galesburg where he lived until the time of his death.

Besides the widow and four children, he is survived by 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three sisters; Mrs. Minnie Rambo and Mrs. Cora Van Cleave both of Galesburg and Mrs. Lela Dunham of Stark and a host of friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 24, 1943 at 3 o'clock at the Galesburg Christian Church with the Rev. Leo Balf officiating.  Funeral text was taken from St. John 15:1-14; and 14:1-7.  Reverend Balf sang as a solo "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?"  Rev. Balf and D.E. Womeldorff sang "Rock of Ages" and "Saved By Grace" with Mrs. W.E. Allen at the piano.

Miss Clair Trabue and Miss Cleora Clapsaddle took care of the flowers.

Honorary pallbearers were: F.E. Enlow, Harry Sappenfield, A. Austin, S.W. Shaw, W.S. Trabue and A. Hartley.  Casket Bearers were: G.W. McNaught, L. Shrum, Clair Trabue, Willard Brunenn, C.C. Duecy, W. L. Gulick.  Burial was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were; Mrs. Leliah Dunham, Oden Dunham of Stark, Mr. and Mrs. John Toomey of Chanute, the Rev. and Mrs. Fred Clark of Paola, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Simmons of Erie, Mrs. Carl Davis of Parsons, Miss Adalyn Magner, Wichita, Miss Luretta Magner of Parsons and Albert Magner, Jr. of Manhattan, Kansas.

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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks to Reverend Balf,  to all our friends for the beautiful floral offerings, those furnishing music and all others who were so kind during the sickness and death of our husband and father--

Mrs. S.B. Magner and family



Samuel Brown Magner - My Paternal Great-Grandfather


Samuel Brown Magner Obituary - 1

The Erie Record - Erie, Kansas - Neosho County

December 31, 1943 - Page 7




Sam Magner Dies

Samuel B. Magner, a retired Galesburg farmer, died at his home December 22, 1943, after
having been bedfast only a few days, although he had been in ill health for a number of years.

The deceased came to Kansas when he was eight years old and had lived in the vicinity of
Galesburg all his life, and was well known throughout this section of the county. 

He was an uncle of Hollis Dunham of Erie with Samuel being a brother of Mr. Dunham's mother, Leila Margaret, wife of Mr. Henry Evan Dunham of Stark, Kansas.

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The Erie Record - Erie, Kansas

January 7, 1944 - Page 3


Galesburg News - Albert Magner, Jr. returned to K.S.A.C., Manhattan, Kansas Sunday after spending the holidays here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Magner, Sr. and family.


Personal Note: Albert Magner, Jr. (my dad) was studying at the veterinary school at Kansas State University.    

Lanville Milton Magner


I do not know how the money was donated possibly the members of the Galesburg, Kansas Christian Church took up a collection for the stained glass window and plaque In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. L. M. Magner. 


Photo of the Stained Glass Window and Plaque 



Source: These two photos are the property of Burnill Clark, Son of Mildred (Magner) and Rev. Fred Clark

Saturday, July 23, 2016

Lanville Milton Magner


NOTE: This photograph belongs to the Magner Family 


The Lanville Milton and Anna Mary (Taggart) Magner Family



 

 

 

 

 

 



     

 

 

 

 

Left to Right Standing: Cora Luella, Samuel Brown, Minnie F., John Edward and Lelia Margaret "Maggie" Magner


Seated: Parents - Anna Mary (Taggart) and Lanville Milton Magner


 


Lanville Milton Magner

 

Lanville and Anna Magner Children; four sons and five daughters


Daughter:  Laura Magner  (age, one month and six days)
Born: 1860 - Orleans, Indiana - Orange County
Died: January 4, 1861 - Orleans, Indiana - Orange County
Buried: Green Hill Cemetery - Orleans, Indiana - Orange County

Son:  John Edward Magner
Born: May 7, 1862 - Orleans, Indiana - Orange County
Died: December 28, 1920 - Parsons, Kansas - Labette County

Son:  Henry Magner   (age 7) 
Born: October 4, 1866 - Orleans, Indiana - Orange County
Died: 1873 - Orleans, Indiana - Orange County
Buried: Green Hill Cemetery - Orange County, Indiana

Daughter:  Minnie Florence Magner
Born: August 24, 1868 - Orleans, Indiana - Orange County
Died: January 18, 1959 - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Buried: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Husband: Herschel C. Rambo
One Son: Earle Rambo married Katie Kramer

Son:  Samuel Brown Magner
Born: March 31, 1871 -  Orleans, Indiana - Orange County
Died: December 22, 1943 - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Source: Date of Death confirmed with Death Certificate
Buried: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Wife: Etta Mae Boje (pronounced "boy")
Four Children; two sons and two daughters

Daughter:  Cora Luella Magner
Born: 1874 - Orleans, Indiana - Orange County
Died: October 1, 1956 - Parsons, Kansas - Labette County
Buried: Mount Hope Cemetery - Galesburg, Kansas - Neosho County
Married: December 30, 18??
Husband: Albert Maxcy "Max" Van Cleave
Three Sons

Daughter:  Lelia Margaret "Maggie" Magner
Born: January 1878 -  Orleans, Indiana - Orange County
Died: June 23, 1965 - Chanute, Kansas - Neosho County
Buried: Mount Moriah Cemetery - Stark, Kansas - Neosho County
Husband: Henry Evans Dunham

Daughter:  Mary E. Magner
Born:
Died:

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Lanville Milton Magner

Hamilton Taggart Obituary, Anna Magner's brother

Orleans Progress Examiner - Orleans, Indiana 
February 16, 1905



IN MEMORIAM 

Hamilton Taggart was born in the county of Antrim Ireland, July 5th 1825 and died at his country home near Orleans, Indiana on February 10, 1905, aged 79 years, seven months and five days.  He was of Scottish-Irish lineage and traced his Scottish ancestry to the Northern Scotts, who centuries ago, effected permanent settlements in that part of Ireland.

Antrim is one of the most decidedly protestant counties in Ireland; and of the protestants by far the greatest proportion of Presbyterians.  It is a maritime county and has a considerable line of coast on the Atlantic Ocean.

In 1840, this fifteen-year-old lad came with his parents and in all a family of eleven to America.  They crossed the Atlantic in a sailing vessel and were six weeks making the voyage.  After some visits to relatives and acquaintances in other states, the family settled on this very farm, where for more than sixty years has dwelt, this man 'amongst men,' "who stood four square to all the winds that blew" and who was known at every farm house as an honest man.

The father and mother, John and Elizabeth, remembered only by our oldest people, are buried in the Orleans Cemetery.  Of the family who crossed the sea, there survives,  Mrs. William (Margaret) Magner, of this neighborhood and Mrs. Lanville (Anna) Magner, now residing in Galesburg, Kansas.

Mr. Taggart was married three times.  First, to Mary Ellen Magner in 1853.  Of this marriage, one child was born who survives, Emma Parker Taggart, now Mrs. D.F. Easley.  The mother, Mary died in 1856.

Mr. Taggart's second wife was Margaret McIntyre, of Lawrence County, who died about one year after the marriage.  A child was born, but died in infancy.

The third marriage of the deceased was to Margaret Marks, May 15, 1862.  To them eleven children were born.  Three died in infancy.  Of the children who grew up in this happy family, death has claimed two; Luella, October 25, 1893 and Molly L. on June 19, 1895.  On the 19th of last July the mother died and the father, as he held her hand in the last good-bye, said "You'll not be waiting for me long."  The children of this union who survive are; Nannie, John, Mattie, Robert, Samuel and Matthew.

He was for sixty years a member of the Presbyterian Church; for over forty years an elder,.  He helped to erect the present edifice and was in the forefront of every movement for the church's good.

His death marks the disintegration of a happy home.  Those who have partaken of the hospitality of this cheery household, who have sat next to the hearth when the old man talked, who have lingered long after it was time to go, and departed with a picture of incomparable home-life on their hearts, will realize what it means that the "silver cord be loosed--that the pitcher be broken at the fountain."

He left to his kindred and to this community a rich legacy.  His affable manner and manly bearing made him a welcome visitor in every home.  But his predominate trait was his rugged honesty.  Living in an age of venality, following an occupation full of temptations to care for one's self first, he not only kept his promises with scrupulous exactness, but he was fair and just in his dealings.  He handled thousands of dollars of the money of others, traded for them and was trusted by them to sell and to buy, with never a suspicion of his integrity.

He was companionable.  He often stopped at the farm house when he was neither wanted to buy nor sell, just to say "howdy do."  He was, in his years of activity, known by more people than any other man in this community.  A great number of those who knew him best, sought eagerly his advice in business matters and often asked his counsel in affairs of grave import.  Outside his family, he was the sage of a circle, who came to Uncle Hamilton with whatever needed straightening and he made it right.

To have lived in the neighborhood of this man, truly great--to have had him put his hand on our heads and speak to us kindly words, to know that he counted us of those for whom he would do a special favor, is, even in the sorrow of his death, a pleasant memory.  We can only say good-bye.  There is to him rest and peace we know--for he was the workmanship of God the noblest and the best.

Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the residence, Reverend J. Hickling, officiating.  The remains were interred in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

I.O.O.F. stands for The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, an organization that began in the 18th Century England for the purpose of giving aid to those in need without recognition and pursuing projects for the benefit of mankind.  This organization began in North America, with the United States and Canada in 1819.

NOTE: A very special thank you to Cathy Clark for obtaining this obituary for me!

 

Lanville Milton Magner

The Magner Farm is where three Magner generations lived, loved and laughed.  Lanville Magner first purchased this 160 acre farm and additions were made to the house over the years until it was sold in 1980 to another family.  It is located two miles east of Galesburg, Kansas and one mile south and three quarters east, on the north side of the road.


These photographs belong to the Magner Family.



 
June 2009

Monday, July 11, 2016

Lanville Milton Magner

 

DEED RECORD - MY PERSONAL COPY 

**This Document does not belong to Ancestry 

 

SOURCE:  Neosho County Register of Deeds - Erie, Kansas - August 2011

Deed Record      Volume 41     Page 631       Dated: February 17, 1891
 
 
          John A. Johnston and wife, Teresa E. Johnston sold property in Neosho County, State of Kansas to L. M. Magner for the sum of four thousand dollars. 
 
 
The South East Quarter of Section Three (3) in Township Thirty (30)  South of Range Nineteen (19) East of the 6th P.M. containing 160 acres of land according the to U.S. Survey. 
 
Subject however to a certain mortgage given to [cannot read the 1st name of this investment company] Investment Company for $1600.00 dated January 1, 1889 which mortgage and interest Therese, the Grantor listed herein around and agreed to pay.   
 
                    

Lanville Milton Magner

United States Federal Census Record for Lanville Milton Magner


1860
Residence: Orleans Township, State of Indiana - Orange County
Lanville Magner was 22 years old, his occupation was farming and his value of personal estate was $300.  Lanville was born in Orleans, Indiana, Orange County.  He and his wife, Anna were married in 1859.  Anna was 21 years old and born in Ireland.

1870
Residence: Orleans Township, State of Indiana - Orange County
Lanville was 33, a farmer and personal estate $1200.  His wife, Anna was 32 years old.  Children: John 8 yrs., Henry 5 yrs., and Minnie was 2 years old.  All three of their children were born in Orleans, Indiana, Orange County.  Also living at their home was Lanville's mother, Jane, 73 years old.  Jane was born in South Carolina.  Her real estate value $8300 and personal estate $900.  Also John Taggart, age 17 born in Indiana and Ellen Brown, age 22 born in Kentucky was also living at Lanville's residence.

1880
Residence: Orleans Township, State of Indiana - Orange County
Lanville, age 43 and a farmer.  Lanville's father, Edward was born in Kentucky and his mother, Jane born in South Carolina.  Lanville's wife, Anna was 43 years old.  Anna's parents were both born in Ireland.  Lanville and Anna have five children of the home; John E. age 18 yrs., Minnie F. age 11 yrs., Samuel B. age 8 yrs., Cora T. age 6 yrs. and M. Leila age 2 years old.

1900
Residence: Ladore, State of Kansas - Neosho County
Lanville, age 63 years old and a farmer.  Wife, Anna was 61 years of age.  Lanville and Anna have been married 40 years.  Anna delivered 9 children and 5 living today.  They own their farm, free and clear.  One daughter, Margaret L., age 22 was living at the home.

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Lanville Milton Magner

Wife of L. M. Magner Obituary - 3
Erie Record - Erie, Kansas
Friday, September 27, 1907 - Page 6

MRS. MAGNER DEAD

Well-Known Neosho County Woman Was a Victim of Melancholia

QUARTER CENTURY IN KANSAS 

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Funeral Services Were Conducted at Galesburg Tuesday Afternoon -
News Notes From Galesburg and Vicinity
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Mrs. L. M. Magner, who was taken to the state hospital at Osawatomie on Tuesday of last week died at that institution Sunday night at 12 o'clock.  She was taken with a sinking spell early Sunday morning and never rallied and the news of her sudden death came as a sad surprise to husband and relatives as the physicians in charge were very hopeful of her speedy recovery from melancholia.  The remains were brought to Galesburg on the south bound train Tuesday morning and taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cora VanCleave. 

Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Werner at the M.E. Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. and a large crowd was present showing the high esteem in which she was held by her neighbors and friends.  She was a member of the M.E. Church at this place and hers was a beautiful Christian life.  Though called upon to suffer severe physical affliction, she never murmured and was ever ready to say, "Thy will be done."  When not prevented by illness, her face was always to be seen at all religious services. 

During her residence in Galesburg a few years ago, she was one of the most earnest workers in the church.  She was truly a helpmate in every sense of the word, a most dutiful and loving wife, a patient, tender and watchful mother, and a kind and sympathetic neighbor.  She leaves a husband, two sons and three daughters to mourn her death.  The deceased was 68 years, 11 months and 15 days of age.

Anna Margaret Magner (nee) Taggart, youngest daughter of John and Elizabeth Taggart, was born October 14, 1838 in Antrim County near Corean, Ireland and died September 22, 1907.  She was married to Lanville Milton Magner on December 22, 1859 in Orange County, Indiana.  To this union were born four sons and five daughters, two sons and two daughters have preceded her to glory land.  Her husband, two sons and three daughters, fourteen grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of friends are left to mourn her loss. 

She united with the Presbyterian Church at Orleans, Indiana under the ministry of R.N. Allen in March 1855 at the age of 16 years.  She moved with her husband from Indiana to Kansas in 1883.  Seventeen years ago she changed her church membership to the Methodist Episcopal Church.


NOTE: A very special thank you to Cathy Clark for obtaining this obituary for me!

Friday, July 1, 2016

Lanville Milton Magner

Wife of L. M. Magner - Obituary - 2

The Chanute Daily Tribune - Chanute, Kansas  
Wednesday, September 25, 1907 - Page 6



OBITUARY OF MRS. MAGNER

Anna M. Magner nee Taggart, the youngest daughter of John and Elizabeth Taggart was born October 14, 1833 in Antrim County, near Corean Ireland.

She was married to L.M. Magner on December 22, 1859 in Orange County, Indiana.  To this union were born four sons and five daughters.  Two sons and two daughters have preceded her to the glory land.  Her husband Lanville, two sons and three daughters, 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of friends are left to mourn her loss. 

She united with the Presbyterian Church at Orleans, Indiana, under the ministry of Rev. R.H. Allen in March 1855, at the age of 16 years.  She moved with her husband from Indiana to Kansas in 1833.  Seventeen years ago she changed her church membership to the Methodist Episcopal (ME) Church.  She lived an affectionate wife, a kind loving mother and a Christian neighbor. 

She died September 22, 1907, aged 68 years, 11 months and eight days.

The funeral services were conducted in the Galesburg ME Church by the pastor, E.E. Werner and the remains were laid to rest in the Galesburg Mount Hope Cemetery. 

Lanville Milton Magner

Wife of L. M. Magner Obituary - 1


The Chanute Daily Tribune - Chanute, Kansas
Wednesday, September 25, 1907


Mrs. Anna Magner died at the Osawatomie Asylum, where she had been taken for treatment, Sunday, September 23rd.  Mrs. Magner had been in poor health for some time, and as her friends thought she might receive benefit by taking a course of mental treatment by the specialists at Osawatomie, she was taken there only a few days before her death.

Mrs. Magner with her husband and their family came to this vicinity from Indiana several years ago.  She was a loving and indulgent mother, a kind and Christian neighbor, and a true and faithful wife to the husband who she leaves behind.

Besides her husband, Lanville she leaves two sons, John Magner of Parsons and Samuel Brown Magner and three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Rambo, Mrs. Cora VanCleave, and Mrs. Leila Dunham, all residing near Galesburg.

Since early girlhood Mrs. Magner had been a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal (ME) Church.


NOTE: A very special thank you to Cathy Clark for obtaining this obituary for me!

Lanville Milton Magner

Wife Anna M. Magner, Two Hearings in Probate Court



The Chanute Daily Tribune - Chanute, Kansas
Friday, September 13, 1907

A hearing to determine the sanity or insanity of Mrs. Anna M. Magner will be held this afternoon.  As Mrs. Magner's physical condition will not permit of her being brought to the probate court room, the hearing will be conducted at her home in Centerville township.



The Chanute Daily Tribune - Chanute, Kansas
Wednesday, September 25, 1907

In the probate court Mrs. Anna M. Magner was declared insane last Friday.  She will probably be committed to the state hospital at Osawatomie some time next week.  On account of the physical condition of the patient, the hearing was conducted at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Dunham, northwest of Galesburg, where Mrs. Magner had been staying.  Dr. L. D. Haynes of Erie and Dr. Thompson of Galesburg composed the commission.


Personal Note:  Mrs. Magner was diagnosed with melancholia.  The dictionary definition for melancholia, a mental condition characterized by great depression of spirits and gloomy forebodings.


NOTE: A very special thank you to Charlie's cousin for obtaining this obituary for me!

Lanville Milton Magner

Lanville Milton and Anna Margaret (Taggart) Magner Headstone

              NOTE: These are my personal photographs and belong to me--




Lanville Milton Magner

Galesburg, Kansas Cemetery is located one mile south of Galesburg

 

NOTE: These are my personal photographs and belong to me-- 

 
 
Below is the original and new signage you see  as you enter the cemetery from the gravel road.