Salem Alexander McClellan Family Bible

Salem McClellan Family Bible

Holy Bible in English; London, Eyre and Spottiswoode, [no date].

Births
Salem Alexander McClellan born Aug. 14 A.D. 1858.

Emily Viola Rollins (McClellan) born June 4-1864

Emily Viola McClellan born June 4 A.D. 1864.

Infant Daughter Born Sept. 26. 1886

Byron Scott McClellan born Sept. 29 A.D. 1887.

Marriages
Salem Alexander McClellan and Emily Viola Rollins were united in marriage
March 21st A.D. 1883.

Deaths
Infant daughter of S.A. & Viola E. McClellan born and died Sept. 26 1886.

Elias Richard McClellan born Oct. 20. 1819
E. R. McClellan died Feb. 14-1900.

Drusilla McClellan born Sept 14-1843.
Drusilla McClellan died Apr. 25 1900

Lydia C. Adams (McClellan) born Feb 12. 1819.
Lydia McClellan died Oct. 8 1905.

R. M. Thomson born
Died April 12. 1907

Eliza Ellen McClellan born Feb. 7 1846.
Died Dec. 23. 1918

Drusilla McClellan born Sept 14. 1843.
Died Apr. 25 1900

Samuel A. Hammond born.

Mary J. McClellan born Nov 24. 1848
Mary J. McClellan Hammond Died Mar. 5. 1945

Davis C. Rollins born June 4 1837.
Davis C. Rollins died Nov. 26-1915.

Emily J. Webber (Rollins) born Apr. 18 1840.
Emily J. Rollins died July 2 1870

George A. Rollins born June 12. 1866.
Died. Jan 2. 1934

Frances I. Rollins. born Dec. 20. 1861.
Died May. 5. 1937

Eva L. Rollins born Oct. 18. 1862
died Feb. 7. 1945.

Viola E. Rollins born June 4. 1864

Hugh Daggs died. Jan 16. 1946

Salem A. McClellan born Aug 14 1858.
died Sept. 17. 1937

Insertions
[obit]
Died
Drusilla McClellan was born in Jennings County, Indiana, September 14, 1842,
and moved with her parents to Missouri in 1860 [corrected in pen to 1850].
She united with the United Brethren church when eighteen years old and
afterward joined the M. E. Church at Granger, Mo., and was a consistent
member of same at the time of her death. She died April 25, 1900, at the
age of 57 years, 7 months and 11 days.
She was the oldest of seven children, all of whom and an aged mother, she
leaves to mourn her loss. What can be said of her can only be said of a few,
as she was always in the home circle and her counsel was ever sought and
heeded by every member of the family. No one can fill her place in the vacant
chair; no one will take her place in their hearts. And they would not have the
void filled even if they could. It will be a sacred thought in years to come - to
mother, brother, sisters and friends - that she shed radiance in their home as
long as she did. It will be a blessed recollection that she grew up to love and
be loved by those who will ever so tenderly cherish her sweet and pure
memory.
A large concourse of friends attended the funeral services, which were
conducted by Rev. John Boon, her pastor.

[obit]
Died
E. R. McClellan was born in Jennings County, Indiana, Oct. 20, 1819. and
grew to young manhood there. June 8, 1841, he was married to Miss Lydia
Adams, who survives him. The fruits of this union were seven children, four
girls and three boys, viz: Drusilla, Mrs. R. M. Thomson, Lewis J., Mrs. S. A.
Hammond, Salem A., William and Mrs. Evan M. Jones, all of whom reside in
this county. He had four brothers and one sister, all of whom preceded him to
the spirit land.
At the age of about twenty years he and his wife converted and joined the
Hopewell Methodist Church. After moving to this county in September, 1850,
they united with the United Brethern church and held membership there until
he was summoned to his reward, February 14, 1900, aged 80 years, 3 months
and 24 days.
He was the last of his father's family to enter Heaven's gate and the first one
summoned of his own household. He could say with the Psalmist, "Surely
goodness and mercy has followed me all the days of my life." Uncle Dick, as
he was familiarly known in the later years of his life, was a splendid type of
the true and steadfast christian. He was scrupulously honest, generous and
kind under all circumstances, a model husband, a loving father, a good
neighbor and a highly esteemed citizen. At a ripe old age he has been called
to his reward full of years and honors. Besides the bereaved family he leaves
a large circle of friends who sympathize with them in their deep sorrow and
mourn his death.
Funeral services were held at Black Oak church, near the family home, Friday,
Rev. John Boon officiating, after which the body was tenderly laid to rest in
the Black Oak cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing
friends and neighbors.

[scrap of paper]
Thomson June 25 - 1840
Uncle Lew

[news article]
Mankopf's Death Sudden
Former Memphis Man in Town the Day Before His Death
The death of W. H. Mankopf, former Memphis citizen, was sudden, as stated
in last week's Democrat. In a letter to The Democrat, his wife, Mrs. Inez W.
Mankopf, writes:
"I am enclosing a copy of the sermon delivered by the Presbyterian minister,
Rev. W. Thompson, Feb. 16, 1937. His passing has been such a shock that it
is hard to realize it.
"On Feb. 9 he went to town as cheery as usual. We came home. He enjoyed
his evening meal, spent the evening listening to the radio, joking and
chatting with us.
"When he retired he slept well, was up once to look after the fires. When I
awoke in the morning, he was sleeping. I made the fires and returned to bed.
In a few minutes he snored heavily, then grew so very quiet it alarmed me. I
called our doctor. He said it was a stroke.
"One coincidence is his father, John Mankopf, passed away Feb. 15 at the
same age."
In the funeral sermon, Rev. Thompson said:
"William Harvey Mankopf, Edgemont district farmer, died suddenly from a
heart attack at his home this morning.
"Born in Nelsonville, Ohio, July 10, 1876, Mr. Mankopf has made his home in
the Edgemont district for 10 years and was a well known member of that
community.
"He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Inez Mankopf, two sons, John Mankopf of
Hannibal, Mo.; and Joe Mankopf of Chicago, two brothers, O. E. Mankopf of
Memphis, Mo., and Dr. B. E. Mankopf of Washington, Mo., and three
grandchildren, Mary Lou, Billy Joe and Johnny Mankopf Jr.
"He was a member of Ellensburg, Wash., lodge No. 39, A. F. & A. M., and of
Afifi temple, Tacoma."
The services were conducted by Rev. W. Thompson of the First Presbyterian
church at Ellensburg, Wash.

[news article]
Lester Adams, Prominent Young Granger Man died of Acute Indigestion
Lester Floyd Adams, first son of Lewis F. and Lydia Adams, was born August
24, 1897 near Arbela, Mo., and departed from his friends Sunday morning,
Feb. 3, 1935, at 2:00 a.m., aged 37 years, 5 months and 9 days.
Lester Attended grade school at his home district school and graduated from
Memphis High School in 1919. He then spent several summers at
culver-Stockton College while teaching in the rural schools of Scotland County
for nine years.
He was united in marriage to Lutie M. Thompson, May 27, 1924. One
daughter, Lutie Margaret, came to bless this happy home.
From 1925 to 1932 he and his family lived at Kirksville, Mo., where he was
employed in a hardware store for six years and the dairy business for one year.

For the past three years he and his family have been making their home in
Granger.
Lester was a faithful member of the Arbela Methodist Church from early
boyhood. Last fall he had his membership transferred to Granger. He took an
active part in the Sunday School as a dependable student, interesting
teacher, and capable superintendent.
He leaves ao[to] mour[n] his loss, his wife and daughter, mother and father,
and one brother, Eugene, who with a host of friends, will always cherish his
memory.
The funeral services in the Granger Methodist Church were conducted by the
pastor, Rev. P. C. Paschal. Rev. Schrag of the Granger Presbyterian church,
offered prayer.
Music was furnished by a mixed quartette composed of Mr. Stanley Adams,
Mrs. Elmer Weyand, Miss Hugh, Helen Atwater was flower girl. The
pallbearers were Mr. Clinton Shepperson, Robert Jones, Albert Jones, Warren
Sparks, Floyd Roasa and Clarence Jones.
Those attending from a distance included Mrs. Bertha Sparks, Vera Sparks and
Warren Sparks of Burlington, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson and Mr. Wallace
Adams of Kirksville and Mr. Arthur Ferguson of Cantril, Ia. These and over
two hundred relatives and friends filled the church to overflowing as they
gathered to pay their respects to their departed friend.
The family appreciated the many kind and friendly acts, of their many
neighbors and friends.

Cards of Thanks
We wish to express our appreciation to our neighbors and friends for their
many acts of kindness and helpfulness and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Lester Adams and Margaret
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis F. Adams and Eugene

[obit]
Moore
Drusie Adams was born Jan. 3, 1847 in Indiana and departed this life Feb.
12, 1937, at the advanced age 90 years, 1 month and 9 days.
In early childhood she came with her parents and settled in Scotland county,
Mo. Here on February 22, 1877 she was united in marriage to Benjamin F.
Moore, who preceded her in death February 9, 1926. This union was blessed
with three children, the first a boy, dieing in infancy. Lewis A. whose death
occurred February 22, 1934, and Leonard E. who survives. She is also
survived by one brother, Lewis Adams and one sister, Mrs. Mary Riebel, both
of Scotland county, besides a host of nephews, nieces and friends, all of
whom will mourn the loss of a sainted mother, sister, aunt and friend.
She became a Christian early in life and served her master faithfully and well
all the remaining days of her life. Her many friends who lovingly called her
Aunt Drusie will miss her cheerful smile and kindly deeds. When Dorcas lay a
corpse her sorrowing friends brought the many evidences of her kindly deeds
and laid them at the feet of Peter. The sorrowing friends of Aunt Drusie will
continually bring before the minds the kindly deeds performed by her during
the 60 years she had lived among them in the Ballard community. Thus
closes a book of a long and fruitful life during which she has sent a world of
material up for her mansion in Heaven. she has gone on to occupy that
mansion with her husband, and sons who had preceded her. What joy must
be hers today, across on that golden shore to be with her Savior and those
who have gone on before. Those who are left to cherish her memory will
profit and live better lives for having had her life for an example.
Thus another saint has been able to hear the blessed words, "Well done,
good and faithful servant, as thou hast been faithful over a few things, i will
make you ruler over many things. Enter thou in the joy of thy Lord."
Funeral services were held from South Wyaconda (Ballard) church on Sunday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. M. Cooney, after which the remains were laid
to rest in the cemetery near by.
The pallbearers were six nephews: Harrison Moore, H. Lockwood, Arthur
Moore, Frank Brookhart, Fred Brookhart, Ray Brookhart.

[scrap of paper]
24 April 1928
Born 4 Sept 1849

[obit]
Mrs. Emma Coleman
Granger, Mo., Jan. 25 - Funeral services were held Friday morning for Mrs.
Emma Coleman of Granger, who died Wednesday after a ten day illness from
pneumonia. She was born near Fountain Green, Ill., in 1868, moving to
Missouri in 1904. She leaves three children, Hazel Johnson of Granger, Mary
of Amity and Louis of Stoutsville.

[obit]
Mrs. W. H. McClellan
Margaret Elizabeth, daughter of Orvil H. and Rachel Harris Curry, was born in
this vicinity, April 26, 1863, departing this life on January 18, 1933, at the
age of 69 years, 8 months and 21 days.
Her entire life was spent in this neighborhood. In January, 1888, she united
with the Methodist church at Mt. Moriah, and has ever held her membership
there.
She was united in marriage to W. [H.] McClellan on November 18, 1900.
Having a kind and patient disposition was ever a true companion and at all
times ready to help any in need.
Her father was born in Indiana her mother in South Carolina. She had two
sisters and eight brothers. One sister and four brothers preceded her in death.
     She leaves a sorrowing companion, one sister and four brothers, Mary
Adams and J. W. Curry of Arbela, Lewis H. Curry of Shell Lake, Wis., Ed. Curry
of Downing, also a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
There is a vacancy in the home that never can be filled, but the memory of
her life is a comfort [piece torn] to those that are left. She has fought a good
fight, for her crown of richness is layed up in glory.
Funeral services were held from the Black Oak cemetery Saturday, at 2:30
p.m. conducted by the Rev. Lewis M. Cooper, and she was laid to rest in the
Black Oak cemetery.

[obit]
David Rollins Dead
One of the Old Settlers of County
Came to Scotland county when a Mere Boy Was a Good Citizen and Christian
Man.
David C. Rollins died at his late home in Memphis, early Friday morning,
November 26th. The funeral was held from the family residence Monday at
noon, after which the body was taken to Brock and was buried in the cemetery
there.
David C. Rollins was the son of Aaron and Sarah Rollins, born in Stephensport,
Breckenridge county, Kentucky, June 4, 1837. In March 1857 he came to
Scotland county, Missouri in company with an elder brother. The two brothers
came up the Mississippi River and disembarked at Canton, and drove across
the country from that place to Memphis.
In the year 1860 Mr. Rollins was married to Miss Emma Webber of this county.
A few years of their young married life was spent in Macon county, but they
returned in 1871 and bought the 120 acre farm which was their home ever
after, until his retirement and moving to Memphis a few years ago.
They were parents of on son and three daughters, namely: Geo. A. Rollins, of
Colorado; Frances, who lives in Washington; Ethel of California; and Viola, or
Mrs. S. A. McClellan of Granger. He is also survived by the wife and many
relatives and friends.
Mr. Rollins was a good citizen and a splendid Christian gentleman. His death
is deplored by all.

[obit]
Mrs. E. M. Jones
Elizabeth Frances McClellan - youngest of seven children of R. R. and Lydia
Adams McClellan, was born at the farm north of Granger, December 14, 1866.
Living all her life in the immediate neighborhood, she died October 7, and was
aged 71 years, 9 months and 23 days.
She was united in marriage on June 10, 1896 to Evan M. Jones who preceded
her in death march 30, 1934. Two sons were born to this union, Robert B.
and Albert M. Jones, both whom survive, to mourn the loss of mother.
She united with Mt. Moriah M. P. church when 16 years old. and moved her
membership to Granger M. E. church when the building was erected. She
remained active until death.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, L. J.
and S. A. McClellan and two sisters, Drusilla McClellan and Eliza E. Thompson.
She is survived by two sons, Robert and Albert Jones, a brother W. H.
McClellan, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Hammond of Memphis, Mo.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. P. C. Paschal and were in Granger M.
E. church on Monday.
Music was furnished by a quartette composed of Clark Kennett, lester Davis,
Belle Cline and Creva Gutting.
Body bearers were: Reuben Jones, Roy Rowan, Henry Kuntz, Auvergne Nelson,
Murl Palmer and Hilbert Samples.
Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery.

[obit]
Mrs. E. M. Jones Died Friday
Funeral Services at Granger M. E. Church Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. E. M. Jones were conducted by Rev. P. C. Paschal of
Kahoka in the Granger M. E. church Monday, Oct. 10.
Music was furnished by a quartette composed of Clark Kennett, Lester Davis,
Mrs. Belle Stine and Mrs. Creva Gutting.
Pall bearers were Reuben Jones, Roy Rowan, Henry Kuntz, Murl Palmer,
Auvergne Nelson and Hilpert Samples.
Interment was int he Black Oak cemetery.
Elizabeth Frances McClellan was the youngest of the seven children of E. R.
and Lydia Adams McClellan. She was born at the home farm north of Granger,
Dec. 14, 1866, living all her life in the immediate neighborhood. She died on
Friday, Oct. 7, 1938.
She was united in marriage on June 10, 1896, to Evan M. Jones, who preceded
her in death on March 30, 1934. Two sons were born to this union - Robert B.
and Albert M. Jones, both of whom survive.
She united with the Mt. Moriah M. P. church when she was 16 years old, and
moved her membership to the Granger M. E. church when this church building
was being erected. She remained an active and honored member.
She is survived by her two sons, Robert and Albert Jones; a brother, W. H.
McClellan, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Hammond of Memphis.

[obit]
Rites For Mrs. Wm. Mustoe
Funeral Services Was Largely Attended at Brock Friday
The funeral services for Mrs. William Mustoe, 66, who died suddenly at her
home west of Brock, on Wednesday evening, February 24, 1937, were largely
attended at the Brock M. E. Church Friday afternoon. Services were conducted
at 2 o'clock by Rev. A. M. Hadley, pastor of the Cantril Christian church, who
was assisted by Rev. Arthur L. Huff, pastor of the Brock church. Interment
was in the Brock cemetery.
The pall bearers were Judge E. G. Bull, Geo. W. Morgan, P. C. Honitor, Fred
Southmayd, Chan Bull and Paul Rice.
A quartette composed of Earl Kutzner, Wallace Lawrence, Buford Bull and
Verne Priebe sang... [piece missing] ...work during the day, was out looking
after her chickens after supper when she became ill. She went into the
house, grew worse and died about 6:30 before a doctor, who had been called
arrived at their home, death having been caused by a heart attack it is
believed.
Mrs. Mustoe's maiden name was Miss Winnifred Webber. She was the
daughter of James W. and Harriet Webber. She was born in Scotland county,
Missouri, January 30, 1871.
She was united in marriage to William Mustoe on December 19, 1889. To this
union were born three children - one son, Hubert F. Mustoe, and two
daughters, Mrs. Demma Southmayd and Mrs. Alta Hall, all of near Memphis.
She is survived by the husband and the three children, also one sister, Mrs.
Frank L. Huggans of Pryor, Okla.; one brother, Ross Webber of Yakima,
Wash., and by eight grandchildren.
Mrs. Mustoe became a member of the United Brethern church of Oak Lawn,
later changing her membership to the Brock M. E. church.
She lived her entire life in Scotland county with the exception of a few years
of her childhood which were spent in Kansas.
She was left motherless at the age of 12, which made it necessary for her to
assume both the duty of housekeeper and the care of her younger brother and
sisters.
She was an efficient housekeeper and home maker, was a fine woman, who
took an active interest in the social and religious affairs of the Brock
community in which she lived so many years.

[obit]
Evan Jones County Resident 73 Years Died Near Granger, March 31
Evan McClellan Jones, son of Joseph and Mary Jones, was born one mile
north of Granger, Mo., on March 12, 1861, and came to his exodus at 1:30
Saturday morning, March 31, 1934., being 73 years and 19 days old at the
time of his death. He was stricken with a stroke of paralysis on Wednesday,
march 28, and remained in that semi-conscious state until at 1:30 Saturday
morning, he quietly passed away without regaining consciousness.
He was born and reared to manhood and died on the same farm and on June
16, 1896 he saw for his better, and married Bessie McClellan, whom survives.
To this union was born two sons, Robert and Albert, who have remained at
home and kept the home fires burning.
He was converted some fifty years ago when a young man, under the
leadership of M. L. Curl, and united with the great builders in building the
church in Granger and has held many of the official offices of his church never
tiring, never failing, and on last Saturday, March 24 made his last round as
collector and answered to his name call Sunday, march 25th in Quarterly
conference. As an educated builder he served twenty years on the school
board and believed in calling, the very best; as a friend builder, the
"Architect." Mr. Jones built a house not made by hands, by moulded and
woven in the hearts of men. As a builder he builded to the last and anchored
on that solid foundation - Jesus Christ -"The Rock. While passing on he
leaves to follow: his wife, the two sons, on brother, H. H. of Memphis and
this entire community of friends.
Funeral services were conducted by the Louis M. Cooper in the Black Oak
church Sunday afternoon and the body laid to rest in the Black Oak cemetery.

[obit]
C. E. Pherigo [probably Charles Edward]
C. E. Pherigo, son of Elijah and Louisa Pherigo, was born May 12th, 1854,
near Granger, Scotland county, Mo. At the age of 11 years he came to
Putnam county, Mo., with his parents, where he grew to manhood. He spent
60 years of his life in Missouri, 37 in Richland township, was tax collector four
years and clerk and assessor two years, of Richland township, was in the
hardware and lumber business 4 years at Pollock, Mo., later took up a claim
and lived five years in what was known as No man's land (but is now
Cimmeron county, Okla) where he experienced life on the frontier. He also
ran a store at that place and he helped to establish the post office at Dee,
Okla., and for a time had the office of postmaster.
On October 8, 1876, he was married to Nancy E. Brown, who passed away
Sept., 1897. They were blessed with six children, three of them taken away in
childhood, and three are still living, to-wit: Mrs. V. O. McCoy of Cimmeron
county, Oklahoma; Mrs. Frank Dormer of Cimmeron county, Okla.; and Everett
R. Pherigo of Inglewood, Calif. On December 24, 1899, he was again married
to Syrilda J. Duckworth, who lived to take care of him through his affliction
and suffering which began Sept. 14, 1925, and continued while he lived. On
December 25, 1884, at 30 years of age, he accepted Christ as his Savior and
joined the United Brethren church of which he was a faithful member until he
removed to Pollock, Mo., where he cast his lot with the Christian Union and
later after locating in Oklahoma, he joined the Methodist people. After
returning to Unionville in 1921, hi did not unite with any organization, but
claimed membership in the Church of God, composed of all true christians
whose names were recorded in Heaven. On account of his hearing getting so
bad, he did not often go to church, but preferred to remain at home, and
often about the time the church bells were ringing, calling people to worship,
he would get his song book and join with his companions for a time singing of
that Beautiful Home where he soon expected to go, and then bow at the
family altar and thank God for His blessings, and ask for a continuation of the
same.
He tried to practice the Golden Rule to his fellowman and in the different
places he resided was always surrounded with warm friends and neighbors
and often remarked, if he had an enemy in the world, he did not know it. He
often said he hated to leave his aged companion to bear the burden of life
alone, otherwise he was ready to go any day. He was raised by religious
parents, and adhered closely to their teaching, never used profane language
or was intoxicated, never danced a set of played a game of cards, or used
tobacco in any form.
The above was written by Mr. Pherigo himself. At the time of his passing,
which was may 8, 1930, he was 79 years, 11 months and 26 days old. The
funeral services were conducted at the home May 10 at 2 p.m., by Rev. H. E.
Marshall, after which he was laid to rest in the Pherigo cemetery almost
within a stone's throw of where he spent 17 years of his life, it being an acre
of ground off the old home place and donated by his father to Richland
township for a burying ground.

[scrap of paper]
Sister Francis died May 5, 1937

Salem A McClellan died Sept. 17, 1937

Eva L. Daggs died Feb. 7, 1945

[funeral brochure]
In Memory of Iva Lee Adams
Born: Camelville, Kentucky May 21, 1877
Passed Away: Memphis, Missouri October 15, 1949
services From: Granger Methodist Church
      Wednesday, October 19, 2 p.m.
Officiating Clergymen: Rev. C. J. Chappell
                 Rev. W. E. Longstreth
Final Resting Place: Hickory Grove Cemetery
Body Bearers: Fred Monroe, Arlie Powers, Clark Guy, Wayne Adams,
     Wayne Fulk, Lawrence Smith
Payne and Sons, Memphis, Missouri

[draft of obit written on note paper]
Wm H. McClellan son of Richard E. & Lydia Adams McClellan was born July 25
1861 and died Aug 27. 1948 being 87 years, 1 month & 2 days at time of
death. He was one of a family of 7 children, 4 girls & 3 boys all having
preceded him in death. He was born on the farm where he has spent his
entire life. Always being in the home he was much relied on and the entire
family looked to him for help & advice.
On November 18th 1900 he was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Curry, by
the Rev. John boon.
His father was born in Indiana and his mother Kentucky.
From the old home he has buried his father, mother and oldest sister. And on
Jan. 23, 1933 his wife, being there left alone in the home.
After a few months Roy Rowland and his mother moved in to live with him.
Mrs. Rowland passed away May 1945 leaving the two men alone since that
time.
He was a good citizen and a most useful man in the neighborhood and all his
neighbors are his friends.
"There is no death, the stars go down
To rise upon some finer shores,
But bright in Heavens jeweled crowns
They shine forever more.
And ever near us, though unseen
The dear immortal spirits tread,
For all the boundless Universe is life,
There are no dead."

[note paper with family info]
Lewis J. McClellan born Nov 24 1848. Died,
Margaret Elizabeth (Curry) McClellan born Apr 26. 1863, died Jan. 18. 1933
William H. McClellan Born July 25. 1861. died Aug 27. 1948
Evan M. Jones born March 12. 1861 died March 31 1934
Bessie (McClellan) Jones born Dec 14.1866
Bessie McClellan Jones died Oct. 7, 1939

[back of an envelope addressed to Mrs. Nelda Jones, Principal, High School,
Granger, Mo.]
Born near La Plata, Mo. June 4, 1864
Passed away at her home in Granger Sept. 23, 1950
Services from Methodist Church Monday Sept. 25, 2:30 p.m.
Officiating Clergyman Rev. Dan Newland
Final Resting Place Black Oak Cemetery
Body Bearers: Wm Smith, Frank Smith, Roy Rowland, L. R. Jones, Henry
Kuntz, Lawrence Smith

[short biography on note paper, likely by Viola E. McClellan]
April 21. 1949
In the spring 1940 i was staying a while at Memphis. While there I went to
St. Lewis to see a Dr.
I had sold my home west of Granger and bought this house in Granger.
Neither was paid for. Just a down payment. Told Clarance my condition and
should I not be able to settle things up, for him to take charge of my affairs
and settle everything up. I know Clarance is honest and reliable. I also know
Robert & Albert is just as reliable, and has always done lots for me.
Clarance has my life policies when I die he will attend to them but as he is so
far away, wish Robert & Albert with the help of the girls & Miss Fannie, to sell
whats in my house. Also the house, dont believe houses are selling as high
as year ago, put house up at Auction, with the right to refuse any or all bids
the way some houses sold it should sell for $2000. don't think would let it go
for less $1500. Hope Robert and Albert will attend to this for me, as soon
after my death as convenient. I have never been appointed Administrator,
nor made a Will, nor probated any estate, but i have successfully settled two
Estates. and you all know what is left belong to Byron so after you are paid
for your trouble and expense send the rest to Byron.
I have picked my casket & dress you can attend to other details.
I know we are scarce of singers so just do what ever is convenient I suggest
Clark Kennett, Lester Davis, Willie & Stanley Adams with Maxine Sample at
Piano.
For Pallbearers. Robert Jones
       Albert Jones
       William smith
Roy Rowland, Henry Kuntz, Frank Smith
Whoever my Pastor is I want him to preach my funeral with Bro Newland to
assist him if we have no preacher, Bro Newland take full charge.
If you want flower girls use Willa Mae smith, Winnifred Kennett.

I have always said who ever was my Pastor, I wanted him to preach my
funeral, Bro Newland is such a nice man and i like him. thought would be nice
to have him assist, but we have two preachers of our own, so I don't know,
do what ever you like.
I think $5.00 enough to pay them as I have paid $15.00 on preacher Silery
this year.
Pay the grave diggers. any expense there is besides Paynes.

[letter to Viola E. McClellan from her niece Nelle]
Thursday 28-1949
Dear Aunt Viola -
I am saddened by your letter which we received the first of the week. I think
the winters are always hard on you, and i still have hopes that the fresh air
and sunshine will benefit you. Don't give up, you have lived such a useful life,
and I think your influence is still needed. We have had such a dear woman in
our S. School class and circle who is eighty-two years old, she still plays the
piano, can answer any question on the Bible and really our meetings are not
complete with out her. I went to the church yesterday to help quilt, I sat by
her and she quilted right along with the rest. I always felt that I have had a
little touch of heaven when I have been with her. Now I am liking you to her
and want you to feel like you are still needed.
After Dicky left us and I had my fall, I felt like I was only a burden, i suffered
torture with arthritis and that sometimes I couldn't stand it, but the Lord was
kind to me, and put it into the hearts of others to be kind, I have made an
effort and can now go places and even help quilt.
I tho't we would be home long before this. i don't know what Mr. Smith is
waiting on, he perhaps has other business more important.
Mary Nelle and James had birthdays this week - Mary nelle thirty-nine and
James thirty-five. How time flies!
Little old Dicky is nine - we love him so, I pray every night that he will grow
into a good and useful man.
I am so glad Gladys is with you and i know Miss Fannie is a loyal neighbor.
Rest is the best cure for heart trouble, so just take it easy.
The pansies are so pretty here and I would love to send you some, but i know
you are not able to set them out.
James will take us home when the time comes and I am looking forward to
seeing you. Please take good care of yourself.
                  Lots of Love
                      Nelle

The Bible is now in the possession of the C. G. Brisee Genealogy Library,
Irwin, Iowa.