The Central Record - Lancaster, Garrard Co., KY
Harris: April 19, 1900, Image
After a lingering illness Miss Margaret Harris died at the residence of Judge R A Burnside Sunday She was the only remaining member of the old Harris family her brother Judge Tyree Logan Harris having died about two years ago She was in her 79th year She knew of no living relatives and has been living with Judge Burnside who was a friend of the family since the death of Judge Harris She was a Christian lady and before old age prevented went about doing good for all whom she knew Funeral services conducted by Rev L Robinson of the Methodist church were held Monday and the remains interred in the family burying ground on the old Harris home place near town.
Death of Mrs Harris: March 28, 1901, Image 3
After a brief illness Mrs Sallie Ann Harris died at her home on Richmond street Saturday night Mrs Harris was a member of one of the oldest and best known families in the county and was respected and beloved by many of the people She was a member of the Christian church and when in good health a constant attendant at the services She leaves two daughters Mrs Sim Anderson and Miss Dove who have much sympathy in their bereavement Funeral services were held at the residence Monday afternoon and the remains interred in the Lancaster Cemetery
Mr John Baughman and wife J Boyle attended the funeral of Mrs Sallie Ann Harris Monday.
John S Baughman of Danville came up Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs Harris.
Mr Sam Anderson of Gallatin Tennessee attended the funeral of his grandmother Mrs Sallie Ann Harris.
Death of Mrs Harris: August 11, 1905, Image 1
After an illness of many months Mrs Lettie Harris died at the home of her daughter Mrs Jennie West in this city Sunday morning Mrs Harris resided In Garrard all her life and had a wide circle of friends who loved her for her many acts of kindness and sweet Christian life Her husband Overton Harris died some years ago and for some time she has made her home with her daughtar in this city. She was a member of the Christian church and lived up to the teachings of her church in every respect. She is survived by four children Mrs Jennie West of this city, Mrs Mollie Turner of Lakeland, Mrs Will Broaddus of Louisville, and Mrs Joseph Faulconer of Middlesboro. The funeral services were conducted at the residence of Mrs West Monday by Eld F M Tinder and the remains were laid to rest in the Lancaster Cemetery.
The Central Record 13 NOV 1908, Lancaster, Garrard Co., KY
Sad Death -
The news of the death of Mrs J R Harris at Stanford on Tuesday afternoon was received with feelings of regret and sorrow by all those who bad had the good fortune to meet her. She was about thirty years old and was Miss Mary Cash of Lincoln county. She was married about ten years ago to Mr J Randolph Harris of this city son of Judge and Mrs E W Harris who has lived In Stanford since the marriage. Funeral services were held at the residence In Stanford on Thursday and the body was burrled In Stanford cemetery In the presence of many relatives and friends She leaves a daughter age 8 years and the people tender sincere condolence to her and her father.
The Interior Journal Nov 13 1908, STANFORD, LINCOLN CO., KY, Image 3
J W HAGIN and family came over to attend the burial of Mrs. J Randolph Harris who was a sister of Mrs. Hagin.
HARRIS
After a long illness Mrs. J Randolph Harris breathed her last at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John F Cash Tuesday evening. The end came peacefully and just as the shades of night were coming on the spirit of the young wife and mother returned to the God Who gave it. Deceased is survived by her husband and little daughter her parents two sisters and a brother and for them unbounded sympathy is felt May they be given strength to bear their great burden and soon be made to fully realize that their loss is her eternal gain Mrs. Harris was fully prepared to meet her maker having many years ago put her trust in Him Who reigns above and since had lived devoted Christian life She was married 10 years ago to Mr. J Randolph Harris of Lancaster and their union had proven a most happy one It was blessed by the arrival of a little daughter who was christened Katherine and who has been the source of great happiness and comfort to them How sad it Is to think that the little thing will never fully know a mothers love and tender care But He moves in a mysterious way and will make provision for the motherless Mrs. Harris frequently talked of dying and admonished those who were at her bedside to so live as to meet her on the other shore where parting is no more and joy is eternal A large concourses of friends gathered at the Cash home yesterday morning at 10 o'clock and heard Rev H C Garrison of Danville preach a most excellent funeral ceremony The burial followed in Buffalo cemetery and the mound that marks the resting place of the loving wife and tender mother was hidden by beautiful flowers brought by those who knew her and loved her.
[Note: Mary E. Cash was "Mrs. J. Randolph Harris": John Randolph s/o Elijah W. s/o Elemuel s/o Benjamin Harris Sr.]
The Interior Journal, 24 NOV 1908, STANFORD, LINCOLN CO., KY, Image 3
CASH
One of Lincoln county's best and most substantial citizens passed into the great beyond when Mr John F Cash breathed his last at about Go clock Sunday morning aged 66 He had been ill of pneumonia only a few days and while he was very ill from the start his physicians and family had hope for him until Saturday when the worst came Mr. Cash is survived by his wife and three children Mesdames J W Hagin of Covington H C Baughman of this place and Mr James N Cash of the Turnersville section Only 10 days ago he buried his oldest daughter Mrs J Randolph Harris mention of which was made in these columns Deceased had long been a citizen of this county and no man stood higher He was a gallant soldier in the Confederate army and a Southerner in all the word means He was one of Lincolns wealthiest men a director In the Lincoln County National Bank and in the McKinney Deposit Mr. Cash was an extensive farmer until a few years ago when he sold his splendid farm near Turnersville and moved to Stanford
He seemingly enjoyed town life and took great interest in his handsome Danville Avenue home Much sympathy is felt for the aged widow and children in their loss of a devoted husband and kind and indulgent father Rev H C Garrison preached an appropriate funeral sermon at the late home at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon after which a large concourse of friends followed the remains to Buffalo cemetery and saw all that was mortal of the good man consigned to mother earth Following were the honorary pallbearers Judge J W Alcorn, Judge M C Saufley, Messrs S H Shanks, Walter Fields, James A Givens, J C Hays, George S Carpenter, and Dr J B Owsley. The active pallbearers were Messrs J E Bruce, WM Bright, W H Higgins, T J Hill Sr, J Foster, and J W Baughman.
[Note: Lucy Lewis was the w/o John F. Cash]
From
Iroquois Co Gen Society - Times Democrat,
EDITOR
SHANKLAND'S MOTHER IS DEAD - Aged Woman Dies at Thorntown - burial at Hoopeston
Mrs. Enos Gill,
familiar to the early settlers of
Mrs. Gill was
the mother of Editor B.F. Shankland of the Watseka Republican. Her death
was due to paralysis and diseases common to old age.
Mrs. Gill was
79 years of age. She came to this county in 1852 and with her husband,
Kendal Shankland, settled on a farm in
Among the older
people in Prairie Green Township Mrs. Gill is remembered as a woman of rare
force of character. She was in every respect a most womanly woman,
charitable and kind hearted.
Besides Editor
Shankland, two sons and a daughter survive the deceased. They are David and
George Shankland of Thorntown, and Mrs. Laura Smalley of
PIONEER
IROQUOIS COUNTY WOMAN PASSES AWAY - Was a Native of
Mrs. Amanda E.
Gill, formerly Mrs. Kendal Shankland of
Mrs. Gill’s
maiden name was Harris. She was born in Marion County, Indiana, in 1827, and
was married to Kendal Shakland in 1848. With her husband she came to
Iroquois county in 1854, settling in
A few years
after the death of her first husband she was married to Enos Gill, who survives
her. She is also survived by three sons and one daughter; B. F. Shankland
of Watseka; George Shankland of Lebanon, Ind; David Shankland of Thorntown, Ind;
Mrs. Laura Smalley of North Manchester, Ind.
Mrs. Gill was a
devout member of the Christian church and was of a religious disposition.
Her life was that of many a woman who came to the
WATSEKA
REPUBLICAN,
Death of
Kendall Shankland.
[We were unable
to get a reliable notice of Mr. Kendall Shankland in time for last week's issue
and we copy the notice below from the Hoopeston "Chronicle" which we
are assured by the friends is correct. Ed.]
Kendall
Shankland died at his home in Prairie Green on Saturday evening,
Kendall
Shankland was a man of strong instincts, honorable and upright to the last
degree. What he considered to be right, that he did unflinchingly, and by
so doing he won the respect and warm friendship of probably as large a circle
of acquaintances as any man in Iroquois county. The funeral services were
held in the M.E.
Obit
received from Iroquois Co Gen Society - (No paper mentioned) Aug 1917 -
Oct 2007
B. F. SHANKLAND
- EDITOR, DIES
Editor of
Watseka Republican Stricken at his Home Sunday Afternoon
"B. F. Shankland,
editor of the Republican, died very suddenly at his home in this city at
For the past
six weeks the health of Mr. Shankland had been seriously impaired by valvular
heart trouble. He fully realized his condition and remarked to those near
him, that his end was approaching and that he had but a short time to
live. He had no fear of death, but kept up his daily work to the very
end.
Benjamin F.
Shankland was born
In 1875 Mr.
Shankland came to Watseka, accepting the position of
Mr. Shankland
was united in marriage to Miss Nancy R. Miskimen,
Mr Shankland
united with the Presbyterian Church and always took an active interest in the
affairs of that organization. He was a member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter,
and Commandery located at Watseka and was also a member of the Odd Fellows
fraternity.
He was a member
of the Bar Association during the seventies and was a member at the time of his
death. He was a member of the Iroquois Club and the Watseka Commerical
Association in which organizations he took a prominent part.
For forty years
or more Mr Shankland has been an active participant in local and state
political matters occupying a leading place in the councils of the Republican
party. At various times he was Secretary of the Republican Central
Committee of Iroquois County. He held the office of postmaster under
the Taft administration and was rated as one of the best postmasters the city
ever had.
As a newspaper
man, Mr Shankland's ability was recognized over the state and his editorial
column was frequently quoted. He had no hesitancy in stating his views, and
invariably he was on the right side of the question. He always treated
his opponents fairly and they in turn respected his opinions. He was a
man of rough exterior, but with a heart of gold. He understood his fellow
man and contributed much to the happiness of those associated with him. He made
lasting friends, for once you knew the man you could not help but admire and
respect him for the many virtues which were just beneath the surface. He
was broadminded and progressive. He believed in building up and looking
forward. He was generous, straightforward, and honest and won the respect
and esteem of the best citizens of every community in which he lived. His
friends know they have lost a friend indeed, and the community has lost a
citizen of which they have well been proud.
The funeral
services are being held today at the residence on
Chapter of
"Past and Present of
B. F.
SHANKLAND.
"B. F.
Shankland, publisher of the Watseka Republican, was born in
The son
supplemented his preliminary education by study in Grand Prairie Seminary, at
Onarga. He then took up the study of law in the
In 1877 Mr
Shankland was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Miskimen, of
In his
political views Mr Shankland is a stalwart republican and publishes his paper
in the interest of that party. This paper is now owned by Mr Shankland
and Walter R. Higgins, who is one of the oldest printers of the state, having
followed the business from early boyhood. Mr Shankland is filling the
office of secretary of the republican county central committee and his opinions
carry weight in the councils of his party and his influence is widely
felt. He belongs to various branches of the Masonic fraternities,
including the Knight Templar commandery, and his religious faith is indicated
by his membership in the Presbyterian Church."
WIFE OF
BENJAMIN F. SHANKLAND
Mrs. Nancy
Shankland Dies at Hospital Here
Mrs. Nancy M.
Shankland, a resident of Watseka for many years, died at
Funeral
services will be held Friday afternoon at
Mrs. Shankland
was born at
She was married
to Benjamin Shankland
Surviving are a
son, Kendall M. Shankland, Chicago, grandchildren, Mrs. Leonard Burns,
Mrs. Shankland
was a member of the Watseka Woman's Club and the Presbyterian Church.
NOTE: Amanda Harris (eldest d/o Ben Harris Jr. and 2nd wife Mahala Smith/ Harris; (“that has been found”) married Kendall Shankland, Ben F. Shanklland was their son.
Obits
transcribed by: Cathea Curry,
HARRIS,
WILLIAM ORA
Date of Birth 3/24/1881
Place of Birth ARKANSAS
Father HARRIS, JAMES IL.Cert#0000605
Mother BILLINS,
Spouse ROSE SHELATO
Wedding Date 5/29/1931
Date of Death 11/29/1942
Cemetery MILLER
HARRIS,
HENRY JACKSON
Date of Birth
Place of Birth ARKANSAS
Father HARRIS, JAMES
Mother, ANNE
Spouse GOLDE+PEARLE
Wedding Date
Date of Death
Cemetery WOODLAWN
HARRIS,
HARLEY UPTON
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Father HARRIS, SILAS A.
Mother
Spouse W-DELLA '41
Wedding Date
Date of Death
Cemetery SUNSET