1190. Mary Delila Littell
Pennington Family Research Association has her middle name as Delila. Marys mothers Bible has her dod as 5 May 1907 as entered into the Bible then by Nellie Macgregor ÒMary G. Snider died May 5, 1907 aged 51 years 9 months 10 days. [Editor Tom Olsen: However, if she was 51 when she died that would be May of 1901. The 1907 probably is supposed to be 1901 which would mean that Agnes (Marys mother) entered the information in the Bible.]
MILITARY - Served in the Union Army during the Civil War - 1861 - 1865.
1192. Jasper Littell
NOTE - In 1884, homesteaded a farm, 4 1/2 miles NW of Hardtner Ks. He lived there untill Sarah died and then he moved to Kiowa. His 2nd wife was Marinda Gelbach, no issue. She died Aug 29 1927. His 3rd wife was Malinda H
Long, no issue. She was still alive when he died. He had 7 children, three of which preceded him in death.Jasper Littell
From Pioneer Footprints Across Woods County, by Gladys L. Burnham:
Jasper Littell, half-brother of John Q. A. Strother,
* came to Kansas with his family before Agnes P. Bell Strother, his mother. His mother came in 1881 with 3 Strother daughters and the 2 Strother sons. Two older children of a former marriage [Levi Littell] had already come with their familes to KansasÑMrs. John Snyder and Jasper Littell.
* his sister Mrs. John Snyder [Snider], was the mother of Levi Snyder who served as an early commisioner of Woods County and was in business in Alva for many years.
* farmed in Woods County north of Alva, Oklahoma
1987. Willard Carter Littell
Obituary from "The Kiowa News, Review and Records" , April, 1956.
Services were held in the Hill Funeral Home Chapel at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon for Willard C. Littell, 76, who died Sunday evening at the Fort Supply, Okla. Hospital following a long illness.
Rev. J. C. Bloebaum officiated at the services and burial was in the Riverview cemetery under the direction of the Hill Funeral Home.
Littell farmed south of Kiowa in the Mulberry Center community before entering the hospital at Ft. Supply about 24 years ago. He has spent the past 24years in that hospital with the exception when he was in a rest home at Woodard.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bernice Littell of Pacoima, Calif.; two sons, Cecil of Burbank, Calif. and Eldon of Glendale, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Lela Hutchison and Mrs. Fay McKanna of Medicine Lodge and Mary Smith of Pacoima, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. Sam Good of Kiowa and Mrs. Mae Ludden of Los Angeles, Calif. and one brother, Ray Littell of Alva.
1991. Jasper Ray Littell
Obituary from funeral notice: Warton Funeral Chapel, Alva, OK, Feb. 4, 1972.
Jasper Ray, son of Jasper and Sarah J. Littell, was born on a farm northwestof Hardtner, Kansas, on October 6, 1892, and passed away at the age of 79 years, 3 months, and 24 days, at the Alva Share Medical Center.
After completeinghis country school education, Ray entered Southwestern Academy at Winfield, Kansas. Upon graduation in 1913, he made his home on a farm in the Capron and Mulberry Center communities where he became a leader in many community and civicaffairs.
Ray became a Christian at an early age and his life has been a living testimony of hia faith. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Alva where he was active in Church affairs until his health failed in 1962.
Ray was married to Eva Gillig on August 13, 1916, and to their marriage four children were born. After a brief illness, Mrs. Littell passed away on January 8,1937.
On October 26, 1941, at Hutchinson, Kansas, he was married to Lelia Ruth McMurry. In 1948 ray and Ruth retired from the farm and moved to Alva.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; two brothers; and a son, Dale Wilford.
Ray is survived by his wife, Ruth, and a daughter, Elna of the home; a daughter Catherine (Mrs. Andy Hejil) of Dallas, Texas; a son, Raymond of Capron; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a number of niecesand nephews; other relatives; and friends.
1196. Thomas H Davis
1900 census of Blue River Township, Harrison County, Indiana, ED 76, page 5A, Thomas Davis, born Oct 1853 in Indiana, Hester, wife, born Jan 1869 in Indiana, mother of 2, Annie M, daughter, born Sep 1889 in Indiana, William W, son, born in May 1892 in Indiana.
Father: William S. WHITMAN Mother: Minnie TURNBAUGH Family 1 : Anna May DAVIS
+Pearl A. WHITMAN
1995. William Walter Davis
Children:
Davis Bernis DAVIS
Lillian O. GRAHAM
9 Feb 1897 - (Unknown)
BIRTH: 9 Feb 1897, Washington County, Indiana
DEATH: (Unknown)
Father: Charles Walter GRAHAM Mother: Martha A. WILCOXEN Family 1 : William Walter DAVIS
MARRIAGE: 3 Feb 1917, Washington County, Indiana
1996. Alda Maude Stevens
Chester Arthur Foltz and Alda Maude Stevens had the following children:
1. Cleo Edna Foltz was born 20 Feb 1920 in York, York Co., NE. He died 14 Oct 1988 in York, York Co., NE
2. Arlo Chester Foltz.
3. Marshall Elroy Foltz.
4. Alda Bernice Foltz.
5. Melvin Lyle Foltz.
1202. Alda Elizabeth Pennington
Alda married William E Ryan MD on 7 Jun 1883 in Harrison County, Indiana. William was born Dec 1860 in Orange County, Indiana. He died 1931 in Orange County, Indiana and was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery.
1920 census of French Lick, Orange County, Indiana, NA Film T625-459, page 8B, Wm E Ryan, 58, born in Indiana, Dr Wm E Ryan, 59, born in Indiana, Alda, wife, 59, born in Indiana, Lillian Thomas, daughter, 26, born in Indiana, Taggart Thomas, 3 years, 10 months, born in Indiana.
1930 census of French Lick, Orange County, Indiana, NA Film T626-621, page 8A, William E Ryan, 69, born in Indiana, Alda, wife, 69, born in Indiana, Lillian Thomas, daughter, 34, born in Indiana, Tagert Thomas, 14, born in Indiana.
RYAN, William Ellis, Dr., Springs Valley Herald (January 15, 1931) Death Notice Funeral services for Dr. William E. Ryan, 70 years old, were held Sunday afternoon at Ames Chapel Church, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. A. L. Meredith, pastor of the French Lick, M. E. Church, officiated. Dr. Ryan died last Thursday night (January 8, 1931) at his home on Summit Street after a lingering illness of several months. His condition has been considered serious for the past two weeks. Death was caused by hardening of the arteries. Dr. Ryan was born in Harrison County, Indiana, December 5, 1860, the son of Samuel and Amelia Hancock Ryan. He moved to French Lick when a young man and has been prominent since that time. He was a pioneer in the development of French Lick as a health resort, and held the position of house physician with both the French Lick and West Baden Springs Hotels, during their early days. He is survived by his widow, Alda E. Ryan, one son, Samuel Ryan, and a daughter, Mrs. Lillian Thomas. Springs Valley Herald (January 15, 1931) Obituary William Ellis Ryan, son of Dr. Samuel and Amelia D. Ryan, was born December 5th, 1860 in Harrison County, Indiana and passed away, at his home January 8th, 1931. In june 1883 he was married to Alda Pennington of Corydon, Indiana. Surviving are his wife, son [Samuel, Jr.], daughter [Lillian], eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. When he was four years of age, his parents moved to French Lick, taking up their residence in the French Lick Hotel, which his father leased from Dr. William Bowles. The hotel at this time was a crude structure and public highways being unimproved, the place was hardly accessible to the outside world. Not withstanding the hardships of travel, and meager accommodations, many people visited the mineral springs with the number increasing from year to year. In this environment and with the association of these people the boy grew to young manhood. He followed in the footsteps of his father in the choice of a Profession, beginning the study of medicine in early life. He attended the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Indianapolis, the Eclectic School of Medicine in Cincinnati, and the University of Louisville School of Medicine, receiving his degree in 1882. He was licensed to practice in several states, besides his own, particularly California and Texas. In his first practice he was associated with his father, who was at that time part owner of the French Lick Springs, later, when in the prime of life, he had offices in both the French Lick and West Baden Springs Hotels. During this period the fame and popularity of these Springs, as a health resort, reached their zenith. For more than a quarter of century he has been local surgeon for the Monon and Southern Railways. In addition to his achievements in medicine he delved into Literature, History and the Science, particularly that of Geology; winning recognition from the most noted Geologists of the United States. The revelation of truth gained from this study of nature's handiwork was a sort of spiritual ecstasy to him. He did not place himself in eminence, but rendered service for the love of the work itself and for the blessing of mankind. People to whom he ministered in the medical profession were con confined to his own locality, but he had many grateful friends in various parts of the country who had been the recipients of his medical skill. He endured the hardships of the early practitioner and throughout life met all defeats and disappointments with supra-optimism. He was a profound believer and defender of the great truths of the Scripture and in his last illness accepted the inevitable with perfect submission. He left clear ringing testimony of his great faith in the future life and of his preparedness to enter therein. Among his papers was found the following in his own hand writing: "I bequeath my body to the elements from whence it came, and my Soul to its Maker." CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends for their expressions of sympathy in our great sorrow. Ryan Family. Submitted by Tom Agan <mailto:labooski@ithink.net>.
1920 census of French Lick, Orange County, Indiana, NA Film T625-459, page 9A, Rolla V Claxton, 54, born in Indiana, Kate, 50, born in Indiana, Mable L, daughter, 18, born in Indiana, Mollie Askren, sister-in-law, 54, widow, born in Indiana.
CLAXTON, Rolla, Springs Valley Herald (May 21, 1931) Death Notice - R.V. CLAXTON, 65 COMMITS SUICIDE AT HIS HOME HERE - Ill Health Given as Reason; Uses Army Revolver in Bathroom - FUNERAL HELD TUESDAY - Rolla V. Claxton, 65 years of age, well known retired business man of French Lick, committed suicide last Sunday afternoon at his home here. Ill health was given as the reason for Mr. Claxton's act. Mr. Claxton had just finished dinner when he retired to the bathroom apparently in the best of spirits. He undressed, put on his night clothes, stepped into the bathtub and place a 38 revolver to his temple. Death was instantaneous, according to the physicians. Mrs. Claxton and her sister, Mrs. Mollie Askren, were the only others in the house at the time of the tragedy. No indication was given by Mr. Claxton that he had suicidal intentions, according to friends of the family. He appeared in as good health as usual, although he had steadily declined in health for the past five years. After the suicide a note was found in which he declared his intention to take his own life and expressing a desire to be buried in the suit of clothes he had taken off previous to shooting himself. The bullet, which was fired from a 38 calibre Army special pistol, was found in the yeard after it had gone through the bathroom door. Mr. Claxton, for the past fifty years, until his retirement from business in 1927, had been actively connected with the mercantile business in French Lick, He was born in Orange County and attended the Paoli High School, from which he graduated. He came to French Lick when 16 years of age and started working in his uncle's store here. He became a member of the firm of Well, Claxton and Claxton in 1887. He later formed a partnership with A. C. Smith and under the name Smith and Claxton conducted a very successful retail business in French Lick. W. W. Cave was later admitted to the firm, the name of which was changed to the French Lick Mercantile Co. In 1910 Mr. Claxton took the hardware department of the business and moved it to a new building at the corner of Indiana and College streets. He remained in business here until 1927, when he sold his interest to Ralph McCampbell, who has since conducted it. He was united in marriage to Miss Kate Pennington. One daughter, Mabel was born to them, who together with Mrs. Claxton, survives him. He was a member of the French Lick M. E. Church, having served as one of the trustees of this church since 1894. He was also a member of French Lick Lodge No. 586, Free and Accepted Masons, and the French Lick IOOF lodge. Mr. Claxton was well known, both in French Lick and in the surrounding community. He was the first Clerk-Treasurer of French Lick when it was incorporated, and served as postmaster here from 1902 to 1910. In 1927, after selling his store here, Mr. Claxton and his family moved to Indianapolis, where they remained until last fall, when they moved back to their home here. Mr. Claxton had always taken a keen interest in the place of his successes, and his longing for old friends and acquaintances was the motive for moving back to French Lick. Mr. Claxton had been in failing health for the past five years, and a steadily increasing difficulty of seeing and hearing is thought to have exerted its influence over him in carrying out his suicidal plans. Besides his wife and daughter, he leaves to mourn one sister, Mrs. Mattie Schroeder of Watseka, Ill., two brothers, James T. Claxton of Dayton, Ohio and Charles O. Claxton of French Lick. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the French Lick M. E. Church, with Rev. A. L. Meredith, pastor, officiating. The body laid in state at the church from noon until time for the funeral, to allow all of his friends and acquaintances to view him.. Following the church services, burial was made at Ames Chapel cemetery. All business houses in French Lick were closed out of respect for Mr. Claxton during the time of the funeral. Springs Valley Herald (May 21, 1931) Obituary - Rolla V. Claxton, son of Thomas and Rosanna Wells Claxton, was born near Paoli, Orange County, Indiana, October 30th, 1865 and departed this life at French Lick, Indiana, May 17th, 1931. His boyhood days were spent in the vicinity where he was born. He received his education in the neighborhood and later attended the Paoli High School and from which he graduated. At the age of 16 years he came to French Lick, Indiana where he obtained a position in the general store of his Uncle Hiram E. Wells. Through diligence and close application to business he became a member of the firm Wells, Claxton, and Claxton about the year 1887, which firm was later know as H. E. Wells and Company. In 1894 he formed a partnership with A. C. Smith and under this partnership they conducted a very successful business for many years. In 1907 W. W. Cave became a member of the firm which was conducted under the name of the French Lick Mercantile Company until 1910 when Mr. Claxton took over the hardware department of the business in his own name which he conducted successfully until 1927, when, on account of failing health, he sold out his business and later moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, returning to French Lick in 1930 to live. In 1894 he was united in marriage to Kate Pennington and to this union was born one daughter, Mabel, who with the widow survives him. In 1894 he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at French Lick, Indiana. Soon after he was elected as a member of the Board of Trustees of this church in which position he continued to serve until his death. He lived his church and was a liberal supporter of the same through all the years. He was a member of the Masonic and IOOF Lodges at French Lick, Indiana. Except for the period of about three years, he was in close touch with French Lick and vicinity for a period of fifty years and has always been interested in its welfare. He was public spirited and his contribution to the growth and development of his town was manifested in many ways. He had the distinction of serving as the first Clerk and Treasurer of the town when French Lick was incorporated. He served as Postmaster from 1902 to 1910. For the greater part of his business career he gave his attention to the hardware line in which he became well known as one of the bet informed men of his time in the retail hardware business. His devotion to his business was an outstanding characteristic. He naturally loved people and people loved him and perhaps no one with his radius of business had a better and closer contact with his acquaintances. It was universally said "that everyone liked Rolla Claxton." He never failed to make friends with a child, attracting children by his sunny disposition, wit and humor and delighting them with his ability to entertain. Throughout life he was seldom too busy and never too tired to play with a child, giving freely of his time, money and loving understanding. A fine tribute to his generous nature paid by his associates in business was "that not an unpleasant word ever was said by him to them in many years of close contact." He was domestic in his nature and loved his home and liked to spend his leisure hours with his family. He idolized his daughter and made many sacrifices for his family that he might provide a competence for his loved ones when he should become unable to work. The last years of his life brought to him serious illness and affliction that was a severe trial to him, but he bore it all with great fortitude and patience and endeavored to carry with him a spirit of optimism. His passing was a great shock to his family and friends as well and the world can not be quite the same again without his presence. Besides his wife and daughter he leaves to mourn one sister, Mrs. Mattie Schroeder of Watseka, Ill.; two brothers, James T. Claxton of Dayton, Ohio and Charles O. Claxton of French Lick, Indiana with many other relatives and friends who will keenly feel the loss in his passing. Submitted by Tom Agan .
1999. Mable L, Claxton
French Lick Ames Chapel Cemetery Mabel (Claxton) Campbell b. 28, Sept. 1898 died 7 July 1988 dau. of Rolla and Kate (PENNINGTON) Claxton. Wife of Everett Campbell b. 1892 d. 1981 and his mother's maiden name Nichols.
1212. Dennis Lark Pennington
Obituary from the STERLING JOURNAL ADVOCATE, Tuesday, September 15, 1964 Wednesday Rites t be Held for D.L. Pennington Dennis L. Pennington, 73 of Rt. 3 Sterling, died early this morning at a local nursing home following an illness of several weeks. He homesteaded in the Pawnee Creek area in 1913. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Radford Funeral Chapel, with Rev. H. Preston Childress officiating. Burial will be at Caldwell, Kansas. Mr. Pennington, a farmer and rancher, was born February 20, 1891 in Wellington, Kansas, to Henry D. and Barbara Pennington. He was married to Mabel Ethel Rathbun in Wellington on September 11, 1912. They homesteaded in this area in 1913. Mrs. Pennington died September 7, 1930. Survivors include four sons; Dennis Pennington of Maybell, Edwin Pennington of Louisville, Claude Pennington of Snyder and Ross Pennington of Sterling; a daughter Mrs. Rhoda Neiman of Sterling, 19 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Emm Moore of Caldwell, Kansas and Mrs. Mary Miller of Eugene, Oregon. THE CALDWELL MESSENGER, Thursday, September 17, 1964 Graveside Rites said for D. Pennington Graveside services for Dennis Pennington, 73, of Sterling, Colo., will be held at the Caldwell Cemetery Friday at 2pm, with Schaeffer's Mortuary in charge. Rev. James Sikes, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will officiate. Mr. Pennington, a retired farmer rancher, died Tuesday in the Sterling Hospital. He was born February 20, 1891. Survivors include four sons, Dennis of Maybell, Colo., Edwin of Louisville, Colo., Claude of Snyder, Colo. and Ross of Sterling Colo.; one daughter Mrs. Rhoda Neiman of Sterling, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Moore of Caldwell and Mrs. Mary Miller of Eugene, Oregon, and a niece, Mrs. Elvin Strong of Caldwell.
Dennis married Mabel Ethel Rathbun. Mabel was born 15 May 1891 in Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma. She died 8 Sep 1931 in Halstead, Harvey County, Kansas and was buried in Caldwell, Sumner County, Kansas.
OBITUARY--DENNIS LARK PENNINGTON PP-9, #1, pg 40
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Dennis Lark Pennington, a retired farmer-rancher, died Tuesday, September 15, 1964, in the Sterling Hospital, Sterling, Colo., at the age of 73 yeras, 6 mos., 25 days. Graveside services abd burial were at the Caldwell, Kansas Cemetery. Dennis L. Pennington, son of Henry Davis Pennington and Barbara Alice Haines, was born on his fathers claim 12 miles northwest of Caldwell. His early years of life were lived in Sumner County, Kansas. In 1911 he was united in marriage to Mable Rathbun. They went to Colorado in 1913 and homesteaded on Pawnee Creek, 22 miles northwest of Sterling, Colo. In 1927 they moved to Kansas, living near Ashland, Derby, and Mayfield communities. His wife died in
September, 1931. To this union had been born four sons and one daughter: Dennis, Edwin, Claude, and Ross, all of Colo., and Rhoda Nieman of Sterling, Colo. Survivors, in addition to hischildren include 19 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs.Lee (Mary) Miller of Vale, Ore.; and Mrs. Clyde (Emma) Moore of Caldwell; twonephews and five nieces. Mrs. Elvin Strong of Caldwell is a niece. Mr. Pennington retired in 1960 and made his home with his son Ross in Sterling, Colo.
1218. William Delbert Pennington
From the "CABOOL ENTERPRISE": "W.D. (Bert) Pennington, 79, a longtime residentof Rt. 3, Cabool died Thursday noon in the Cabool Nursing Home following a lingering illness.
He was born November 12, 1892, in Hennessee, Okla., the son ofthe late Anderson D. and Cora Hahn Pennington. He has also been preceded in passing by one brother and three sisters. The family moved to Cabool in 1911 and on December 25, 1918 he was united in marriage to Ruth Gitt. Two children were born to this union, one having died at infancy. Mrs. Pennington died in 1969. Bert was a well known and successful farmer of the Cabool area and had served for many years on the Farmers Exchange Board. He had made many friends andwas always willing to help others in any way. He will be missed by his familyand friends. Many years ago, he professed his faith in Crist and was a memberof the Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Galen of Cabool, two brothers,Anderson of San Jose, Calif., Ben of Wichita, Kans., three sisters, Naoma Schmitt and Mary Krueger
both of Wichita, Kans., and Lucy Davis of El Dorado, Kans., also two grandchildren, Shirley and Billy and several nieces and nephews andmany other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday in theElliott-Gentry Chapel, with Rev. R.L. Gass officiating. Burial was in the Cabool Cemetery."
Obituary of Mrs. Ruth Pennington from the "CABOOL ENTERPRISES", Jan. 1,
1970."Mrs. Ruth Pennington, well known resident of the Cabool area, pass away
December 23, 1969 in the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston after
a long
illness.Born on August 25, 1897 at Birch Tree, Mo., she was the daughter of
Charles W.
and Hattie M. (Van Orsdel) Gitt. At the time of her passing shewas 72
years,
Three mounths and twenty eight days old.On December 25, 1918, she was united in marriage to W.D. (Bert)
Pennington and
to this union two sons were born. One died in infancy. For many years
she
taught school, and since 1930, she and her husband have lived on a farm
south
of Cabool. During the past several years she has been in failing health.She has been preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. Suriving
are
her husband Bert, one son Galen, two grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs.
Anna
Bonnett, Parsons, Kansas, Gussie Hale and Bessie Altis, both of Mtn.
Grove, and
Alma Boshop of Cabool. Also a host of other relatives, many friends and
neighbors.Funeralservices were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Elliott-Gentry
Chapel
with Rev. R.L. Gass officating. Burial was in the Cabool Cemetery."
Pauline Springer and Dennis Floyd Seacat had the following children:
1.Russell Holland Seacat was born 11 Sep 1898 in Alton, Crawford Co., IN. He died 8 Nov 1938
2. Harry Joseph Seacat was born 28 Feb 1901. He died 29 May 1989
3. Helga Ellen Seacat was born 15 Oct 1907. She died Nov 1984.
4. Dennis Floyd Seacat
2009. Helga Ellen Seacat
1930 census of Proviso, Cook County, Illinois, NA Film T626-507, Ed 2323, page 14B,
Dennis F Seacat 57 born in Indiana
Pauline wife 54 born in Indiana
Lloyd son 32 born in Indiana
Louis Anderson son-in-law 32 born in Utah
Helga Anderson daughter 22 born in Indiana
Barbara Anderson granddaughter 4 years 3 months born in Utah
Ronald son 2 years 11 months born in Utah.
2010. Dennis Floyd Seacat
Name Suffix:<NSFX> Jr.
2011. Lelah Mae Pruitt
Died of diabetes.