Winfield Scott Taggart W. S. Taggart, son of Larman and Louisa Taggart, was born in Warren County, Missouri, July 31, 1850, the fourth child of a group of seven daughters and two sons. He departed this life November 29, 1936, at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 29 days. His early boyhood was spent in Moniteau County, Missouri. At the age of 12, he moved with his parents to Johnson County, Missouri, where he grew to manhood and later made his home. In 1920 he moved to Cimarron County, Oklahoma to be near his children. He was married to Martha A. Snare, January 28, 1874. To this union were born three sons and two daughters: Charles J. Taggart, Calvin Taggart, John L. Taggart and Mrs. J. C. Alexander. A daughter, Grace Pearl died in early girlhood. He leaves his faithful wife and companion, three sons, one daughter, 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one aged sister, numerous other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his departure. He was converted in early life and joined the Presbyterian Church in Denton, Missouri where his membership remained until the time of his death. He always enjoyed religious services and attended church as long as he was able to do so, and whenever possible attended the last service of a friend or neighbor. He was a kind, affectionate husband and father, indulgent to his family and children who will miss his kindly advice and love for many years.His failing eyesight deprived him of many of the pleasures of life but he always enjoyed visiting friends. His passing leaves a sadness in the homes of his faithful companion and children. Funeral services were held at the Keyes M.E. Church with the Rev. W. A. Darden officiating, assisted by the Rev. Garcel Brenn, pastor of the Keyes M. E. Church with the Wilder Funeral Home in charge. Dearest father, thou has left us, We thy loss most deeply feel, But tis God who has bereft us, And He can all our sorrows heal. O silent grave, to thee we trust, This precious part of earthly dust, Guard it safe, O sacred tomb Until we, his family, ask for room. _________ Boise City News Boise City, Oklahoma December 3, 1936 ********************************************************* Martha Ann Snare Taggart Martha Ann Snare, daughter of Joseph and Mary Beard Snare, was born in Stark County, Illinois, September 19, 1853, the third child of a group of two sons and two daughters, all of whom preceded her in death. She departed this life January 16, 1938, at the age of 84 years, three months and 28 days. At the age of 14 years she moved with her parents overland by covered wagon to Holden, in Johnson County, Missouri, where her early girlhood was spent and where she grew to young womanhood. She was married to Winfield Scott Taggart, January 28, 1874, who preceded her in death, November 29, 1936. To this union were born three sons and two daughters: Charles J. Taggart, Calvin Taggart, John L. Taggart, Mrs. J. C. Alexander all of Boise City, Oklahoma. A younger daughter died in early girlhood. In 1920 she, with her husband moved to Cimarron County to be near their children. She leaves her four children, twelve grandchildren and six great grandsons and numerous other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her departure. In early life she was converted and joined the Methodist Protestant church in Chilhowee, Missouri, and later joined with her husband and children the Presbyterian church of Denton, Missouri, her former home before moving here, where she still held her membership until the time of her death. She was a kind, affectionate, self-sacrificing wife and mother and was most happy when always doing for others. She enjoyed religious services and attended church when able to do so. Her frail health was a handicap, but amidst it all, was able to rise above it and think of others. She bore with great patience and fortitude her intense suffering in her sickness. She reared her children in the service of the Lord. Among her last words was to bid her family each individually good-bye and not to grieve for her passing, telling them, "God would keep them 'till they all meet again." Her passing leaves a sadness in the homes of her children and her circle of relatives and friends. Services were conducted by Rev. J. S. Johnson, pastor of the Union Chapel M.E. Church, assisted by the Rev. Garcel Brenn, pastor of the Keyes M.E. Church, with the Wilder Funeral home in charge. Call not back the dear departed, Anchored safe where storms are o'er, On the border land we left her, Soon to meet and part no more. Far beyond this world of change, Far beyond this world of care, We shall find our missing loved one, In our Father's mansion fair. ___________ Boise City News Boise City, Oklahoma January 20, 1938 ********************************************************* William Calvin Taggart William Calvin Taggart, son of Winfield and Martha Ann Taggart, was born near Magnolia, Missouri January 21, 1879. He departed this life August 23 (1966) in Cimarron Memorial Hospital, Boise City, at the age of 87 years, seven months and two days. He was married to Miss Mary Finis King on October 20, 1903. Five children were born to this union. As a young man he united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church and was an elder in this church until moving to the Panhandle of Oklahoma in 1906. Here he united with the Union Chapel Methodist Church located in the Sampsel community of Cimarron County. He was a charter member of this church. Mr. Taggart served here until it dissolved in 1953, at which time he became a member of the Marella Methodist Church, where he attended services and served until his health failed. Engaged in farming, Mr. Taggart enjoyed working diligently at all phases of this business until sustaining an accident which injured his eyesight and which eventually resulted in total blindness. His unfailing courage and patience will ever be an inspiration to those who knew him, and his greatest joy was visiting with friends and loved ones. He is survived by his companion, Mary Finis; two daughters, Lois Alexander of Long Beach, California and Mildred Cox of Boise City; three sons, Robert of Baldwin Park, California, William of Stillwater, Oklahoma and James of the home. In addition he is survived by 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild; one sister May Alexander of Boise City, and twobrothers, Charles of Satanta, Kansas and John of Strasburg, Colorado _________ Boise City News Boise City, Oklahoma ********************************************************* Mary Finis King Taggart Mary Finis Taggart, the youngest and last surviving of six daughters of James Henry and Mary Elizabeth King, was born near Warrensburg, Missouri, December 23, 1883. She passed away in Guymon Memorial Hospital, August 21, 1967, at the age of 83 years, seven months and 28 days. When she was a young girl the King family moved to a farm near Magnolia, Missouri, where she met and later married William Calvin Taggart on October 20, 1903. Mr. Taggart preceded her in death on August 23, 1966. In 1906 she and her husband moved to Cimarron County, Oklahoma and settled on a homestead in what was then known as the Sampsel community. They proved up on this claim and returned to Missouri in 1911, remaining there until 1920 when they returned to Cimarron County. Following the death of her husband she entered the Dunaway Manor, Guymon, in January 1967 and lived there until her final illness of two weeks duration. In early life she professed her faith in Christ and became a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the faith of her family. Upon moving to Oklahoma, there being no church of this faith here, she and her husband united with the Methodist Church and at the time of her death she was a member of the Marella Methodist Church. She loved her church and as long as physical health permitted gave freely of her time and service to it. She also was deeply devoted to her family and home and was, in the truest sense, a Christian mother. She leaves to mourn her passing three sons: Robert of Baldwin Park, California, William of Stillwater, Oklahoma and James of Boise City; two daughters: Lois Alexander of Long Beach, California and Mildred Cox of Boise City; 13 grandchildren, one great grandson and many other relatives and friends. _________ Boise City News Boise City, Oklahoma