Obituaries of People Buried at Bennett Lane (pre 1924)

Date of death: 24 Jun 1907

Subject: William Adkins

Source: unknown, Jun 1907

William Adkins was born in Monroe county, Ohio, March 24, 1848, and died at his home, northwest of Savannah, June 24, 1907.  He married January 5, 1863, to Mary A. Miner.  He leaves his wife and nine children, all of whom, except Mrs. Ruth Fleming, of Giasco, Kansas were at the funeral.  Others of his children are: James Adkins, Mrs. Laura Todd, Miner Adkins, and Mrs. Maude Buis, of Savannah; Charlie Adkins and Mrs. Belle Quinn, of St. Joseph; Mrs. Gertie Smith of Kansas City; and Mrs. Juana Robison of Helena.  He also leaves three sisters and one brother.  Mrs. Lizzie Trapp, of Skidmore, Mrs. Amy Duel, of Sheridan, Oregon; and Mrs. Anna Werth, and James Adkins, of Fillmore.  There were also present except Mrs. Duel.  Aside from these he leaves twenty-two grandchildren.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. Geo. McGee, and interment was at Bennett Lane Cemetery.

Date of death: 9 Oct 1891

Subject: John Baum

Source: Savannah Reporter, Oct 1891 

The subject of this sketch was born in Fiel, Ober Merschel county, Rhine Province, Bavaria, Germany, January 18, 1808, of wealthy and influential parents.  August 29, 1837, he left Rotterdam, Holland, and after a stormy trip of sixty days he landed in Philadelphia in the midst of the panic of 1837.  He remained there two years working at his trade, that of cooper.  On account of failing health he was advised to take a sea voyage.  He accordingly took passage on a sailing vessel bound for New Orleans.  The ship was driven out of its way by a storm, but after a very lengthy passage, during which the passengers came near starving, they reached their destination.  Together with a cousin, he took a steamboat passage to St. Louis, but when near Vicksburg, the boat was wrecked.  Taking the next boat, they at length arrived safely at St. Louis.  Soon afterward he came on up the river to St. Joseph, then known as Blacksnake Hills, one log cabin representing the entire city.  This was in June, 1842.  April 27, 1843, he was united in marriage to Christina Frick, and in the spring of 1844 he settled upon the farm where he died.  In the interval of farming he worked at his trade, and in 1848 he helped built the Presbyterian (now the Catholic) church in Savannah, in company with Rev. E. A. Carson. 

Quite a remarkable coincident is the fact that the bell hung in the church building, and with Mr. Baum helped to hand, was the bell belonging to the steamboat in which he was wrecked. 

Seven children were born of this marriage, five of whom are yet living in Andrew county,  two sons, Jacob and Geo. Baum, three daughters, Mrs. J. M. Landers, Mrs. J. H. Graff, and Mrs. James Townsend.  Another daughter, Mrs.  G. Kolbrenner, has been dead a number of years.  His aged wife also survives him.  He died on Monday, Oct. 12, 1891, aged 83 years, 8 months and 24 days, and was buried in Bennett Lane cemetery. 

In early youth he was a member of the Dutch Reformed church, but after coming to America he joined the Presbyterians.  His long life of nearly 84 years covered most of modern history.  He was an eye witness of the retreat of Napoleon's army from Moscow, and often related it; and also the development of the Great West.  It is give to but few men to see so much of history.

Date of death: 11 Jun 1919

Subject: Charles C. Biggs

Source: Savannah Reporter, 20 Jun 1919 

Charles C. Biggs was born in Marion, Iowa, near Cedar Rapids, May 14, 1851, and died at the home of Robert Coffman, June 11, 1919.  He was married December 30, 1876, to

Victoria M. Huffman.  To this union six children were born four of whom preceded him in death, two dying in infancy and one daughter Lula Hoover and one son, Guy Biggs, both of Rosendale, who preceded him by only a few months. 

He leaves his wife, one daughter Wretha Scott of Huerfano, Colorado; a son Wesley Biggs of Detroit, Mich., a sister Mrs. J. F. Wyatt of Rosendale, four brothers, Elija [sic] Biggs of Troy Mills, Iowa, John Biggs of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Taylor Biggs of Orange, California and Robert Biggs of Glasgow, Kansas, together with many other relatives and friends. 

Memorial services were conducted at the home of Robert Coffman, the address being delivered by Rev. A. R. Hunt.  Interment was in the Savannah cemetery.

Date of death: 13 Sep 1913

Subject: Phillip Burns

Source: Savannah Reporter 19 Sep 1913 

Phillip Burns was born in Morgon [sic] county, Ind., January 28, 1836.  He departed this life at his home three and one half miles northwest of Savannah September 13, 1913, aged seventy-seven years, nine months and fifteen days.  He was married to Isabell Simmons, April 23, 1860. To this union ten children were born of whom five are living.  Mrs. R. M. Faires, Mrs. J. F. Adkins, Mrs. W. J. Vaughn, Mrs. R. F. Davidson, Mrs. Rolla Hurst.  They all reside in this county.  He also leaves sixteen grandchildren and nine great grand-children.  The deceased has one brother and one sister living in Savannah.  In the year 1864 he united with the Methodist church. The funeral was conducted from the home by Rev. A. R. Hunt and interment was in the Bennet Lane cemetery.  Mr. Burns' father John Burns, was one of the early settlers here and was a very highly respected pioneer.  He settled here sometime before 1854.

Date of death: 29 May 1884

Subject: Ida B. Cagg

Source: The Democrat, 6 Jun 1884, p. 3, column 4 

Cagg – Ida B., daughter of Isaac W. Cagg, by his first wife, and beloved by her step-mother, died at the residence of her father in Benton township, on Thursday morning, May 29, 1884, at 45 minutes past two o’clock, of brain fever, after a painful sickness of four weeks; aged 18 years, 5 months and 27 days. The last sixteen days she suffered the most excruciating pain in her head, and the last seven days she was unconscious. On Tuesday and Wednesday, May 20 and 21, in presence of her father, mother and sister, she said: 

“Dear mother, you don’t know how to pray, but Jesus sent me to talk on the subject of religion and I never get tired of it, and I will teach you to pray. Now, mother, I want you to be faithful and meet me in Heaven, for I am going to die.” Her mother’s answer was: “I will, by the help of God, meet you in Heaven.” 

“Now, mother, after I am gone I want you to tell my dear sister Hellen and my dear brother[1] George to lead a better life than they are, and to meet me in Heaven. Yes, I had wandered from the Savior, but sought and found him; and such sweet feelings I had then, I never shall forget. The Savior blessed me, and now Jesus has sent me to talk to you. He teaches me to pray, to kneel at my bedside morning and evening and ask him to lead and guide my steps aright. I am so glad I gave my heart to God. I want to talk to all my friends and neighbers [sic] about Jesus, my blessed Savior. 

“And now, my dear sister Sarah, I want to talk to you. Will you seek the blessed Jesus and be saved? You are a good sister, but your goodness will not save your dear soul unless you come to the Lord and be blessed, and pray him to keep you in his arms of love and mercy, where you will be forever blessed. Will you meet me in Heaven? The answer was “Yes.” 

She talked to others on the subject of religion at the same time. 

Thursday evening, May 22, 1884, Ida said to her father, “I dreamed I saw the angels, and my blessed Father was the sweetest one of all of them.” She said, “Blessed Jesus! blessed Jesus! Hallalujah [sic]!” 

Dear sister Ida is in Heaven. Truthfully does the Bible say, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth saith the Spirit that they rest from their labors.” 

The funeral services took place from her father’s residence, Thursday, May 30th, to Bennett Lane Cemetery, Rev. W. L. Powers officiating. 

Sarah.

Date of death: Apr 1892

Subject: Elijah Franklin Flemming

Source: unknown Andrew co. newspaper, Apr 1892 

Died at his residence in Andrew county, Tuesday, April 5, 1892, Elijah Franklin Flemming  aged 80 years, 9 months and 23 days.

Father Flemming was a native of Kentucky, emigrated to Indiana at the age of 16, where he resided until he reached the age of 44, when he removed to Andrew county, Mo., where he has since lived.  June 8, 1843, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah J. Francis, who has since shared his joys and his sorrows, and who now mourns his departure, yet sorrows "not as those who have no hope," for he embraced Christianity when about 22 years of age, first uniting with the M. E. Church, and some ten years later, with the Christian Church.  Ever true to his convictions of right, he died, as he had lived, a Christian.  

They were blessed with nine children -- six sons and two daughters now mourn the loss of a fond father, while one son preceded him to the land beyond, dying at the age of ten years, Those living are William C., George F., Lewis M., John and  H. H. all of this county, and  Thomas  of Nodaway county, all of whom are well and favorably known as successful and enterprising farmers and stock dealers.  The daughters are Mrs. Susan I. Vance, of Maitland, Holt County, and Mrs. Mary E. Stepp of Trenton, Grundy County.

After a brief service at the homestead, conducted by Elder W. A. Chapman, the body was lain to rest in the Bennett Lane Cemetery to await the resurrection of the Just.

Date of death: 1 May 1907

Subject: James Huffman

Source: Savannah Reporter, 3 May 1907 

James Huffman, who has lived in Savannah several years and was one of the early settlers of Andrew County, died Wednesday morning at his home in north Savannah.  He was 89 years and 15 days old. He was a soldier in the Civil war and came here from Indiana in the 50's and followed farming.  The remains were taken to Bennet Lane cemetery Thursday afternoon.  The funeral was preached by Rev. Taylor.  He leaves Mrs. Huffman, who is 85 years old, and five children: William R. Huffman and Mrs. Charles Biggs, of Rosendale, and Mrs. F. S. Biglow, of Blair, Neb. attended the funeral, but Mrs. Mary Tabler and Mrs. Rhoda Street, of Great Bend, Kas., were unable to come on account of sickness.

Date of death: 23 Sep 1921

Subject: Joseph Dee Law- partial

Source: Savannah Reporter, 7 Oct 1921 

Joseph Dee Law who lived in Andrew County … several years until about five … when he moved to Drexel … health for many years and … body was brought from Kansas … and services were held at … E. church, Saturday afternoon … the address was given by … Brown and the body was … Bennet [sic] Lane cemetery. … young man with a life ap- … of promise in usefulness … and of service to others.

 Joseph Dee Law, son of William … was born near Elsie … May 28, 1888, and passes … hospital, Kansas City … ing illness, Sept. 23, … [rest of obituary is missing].

Date of death: 4 May 1910

Subject: Robert Nickles [Nichols]

Source: Savannah Reporter, 13 May 1910 

Mr. Robert Nickles, an old and highly respected citizen of Andrew county, died at the home of his son Mr. Sherman Nickles, three miles northwest of Rosendale on Wednesday evening of last week at 7 o'clock, after a prolonged illness of several years. 

Mr. Nickles was born in Union county, Indiana, June 18, 1835, and came with his parents to Missouri when he was a lad of 13 years.  They settled in Andrew county.  This county

has been his home ever since.  In 1856 Mr. Nickles was married to Miss Anna Simmons, and to this union there were born four children, two sons and two daughters.  Both daughters and one son, however, died, leaving but one child to survive the father.  Mrs. Nickles died February 23, 1901.  Mr. Nickles was stricken with paralysis about seven years ago and has been in very poor health ever since.  During the last two years he has been an invalid and a great sufferer.  At the time of his death he was in the 75th year of his age. 

On the 24th day of December, 1906, he sent for the pastor of the Presbyterian church at Rosendale and expressed to him the desire to make a profession of religion and to unite

with the church.  Thoroughly convinced of his sincerity and acceptance of Christ as a personal Savior, the pastor administered to him the ordinance of baptism and he was received into the church.  This step which Mr. Nickles admitted should have been made earlier in life accorded him great comfort during his sickness.  The funeral service was conducted by Rev. A. W. McGlothlan at the home of Mr. Sherman Nickles on Friday, May 6, at 10 o'clock, after which the body was laid to rest in the Bennet [sic] Lane cemetery.

Date of death: 23 Feb 1901

Subject: Anna (Simmons) Nichols

Source: Savannah Reporter, 1 Mar 1901 

Mrs. Ann Nichols, wife of Robert D. Nichols, living two miles northwest of Rosendale, died at her home Saturday, February 23, aged sixty years. She leaves a husband, one son and several grandchildren.  The body was laid to rest in the Bennett Lane cemetery Monday.

Date of death: 24 May 1907

Subject: Cynthia (Tucker) Huffman

Source: Savannah Reporter, 30 May 1907 

Mrs. James Huffman died Thursday night at the county farm.  Her husband died at his home in Savannah May 1, and she was taken to the county farm immediately after.  The remains of Mrs. Huffman were placed in the Bennet [sic] Lane cemetery by Uncle Daniel Coffman Friday, and Rev. T. Taylor conducted the funeral services.  She was about 80 years old.