Obituaries

 

The sources mention numerous survivors, often in the context of obituaries or family histories. Here are some examples of the survivors listed in the sources, categorized by their relationships to the deceased:

Spouses:

• Mrs. Sadie Vance was survived by her husband.
• Mrs. H.M Slaven was survived by her husband.
• Mrs. Bettie Sharp was survived by her husband, Abram Sharp.
• Mrs. John Friel was survived by her husband, John Friel.
• Mrs. William J. Cackley was survived by her husband.
• Mrs. John Ruckman was survived by her husband, John W. Ruckman.
• Mary Ruckman was survived by her husband, Jacob Cackley.
• Mrs. Mary Vance was survived by her husband, Mr. Vance.
• Mrs. Andrew Kee was a survivor, being the only survivor of her family.
• Mrs. Jacob Gibson was survived by her husband, Jacob Gibson.
• Mrs. William Davis Grimes was survived by her widow.
• Mrs. Betsey Bright was survived by her husband, Joseph Levisay.

Children:

• Sadie Vance was survived by her daughter, Mary, and one son.
• Mrs. H.M Slaven was survived by two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Rodgers, and Mrs. S. Stephenson.
• Mrs. R.E Wandless was survived by her six children.
• Mrs. Jacob Warwick was survived by her children.
• Mrs. Elizabeth Moore was survived by her children.
• John Arbogast was survived by a widow and three sons.
• David Ruckman was survived by his children: Kate, Lucy, Anna Laurie, Margerie, Sarah, David Glendye and Samuel Ruckman.
• Joseph Friel was survived by his children: Jeremiah, William, George Washington, Hannah and Mary Ann.
• Josiah Friel was survived by his children Ann, Sally, Mrs Nancy Grimes, Ellen, John and Israel.
• John Friel was survived by his children: James Twyman, Josiah Franklin, William Thomas, Mary Jane, Mary Frances, and Catherine.
• Mrs. Bettie Sharp was survived by her children: Hannibal Hamlin, Charles Hanson, David Franklin, George Winters, Summers Hedrick, Austin John, Trudie Montgomery, Isa Amanda and Esta Medora.
• Charles Grimes was survived by his children John Wesley, Morgan, William Davis, Susan L, Loretta Jane, Rachel A. and Martha S. Grimes.
• George Grimes was survived by his children: Rettie, Scott, Granville, William, Esta and Ziona.
• Jacob Gibson was survived by his children: Elizabeth, Mary, and Nancy.
• David Hannah was survived by his children: Sarah Hannah.
• Elizabeth Burgess was survived by her children.
• James Auldridge was survived by his children: George, Malinda, Hanson, and Eliza.
• Michael Cleek was survived by his children: Elizabeth, Barbara and Violet.
• Jacob Gum was survived by his children: Brown, William, Filmore, Woods, Agnes and Caroline.
• Robert N. Gum was survived by his children: William, John, Joseph, Elizabeth, Anna and Blanche.
• John Sutton was survived by his children: who died in Iowa; John Sutton, Enoch H., Bryson, Rachel, Martha, and Agnes.
• Jacob Gillispie was survived by nine daughters and six sons.
• David L. Ruckman was survived by his children Clarissa, Mary, Catherine, and David Ruckman, Jr..
• Isaiah Curry was survived by his children: Sally, Elizabeth, and Anna.
• Adam Young was survived by his sons John Young and Adam Young.
• Alexander Sharp was survived by his daughter, Mrs Hannah Johnson.
• Eli Bussard was survived by his children, Arminius, Laura and Phoebe.
• Solomon Bussard was survived by his children, Wesley and Rachel.
• James Tallman's children are listed as Thomas, John, and Robert.

Grandchildren:

• Mrs. Louise McNeill had a granddaughter who wrote poems.

Other Relatives:

• Mrs. R.E Wandless was survived by her sister, Mrs. W.E. Scott.
• Mrs. Sarah Jane Vance was survived by a sister and a half sister.
• Mrs. James W. Johnston was survived by two brothers, John and Andrew.
• Mrs. Joyce Ward was survived by her sister, Mrs. Victor Collins.
• Mrs. Henry Brown was survived by her brother, Lester Burner.
• Mrs. Worden Rose was survived by her brother-in-law, Dr. Ryan.

These are just some of the survivors mentioned in the sources, and they highlight the strong family and community ties that were prevalent during the time period. The obituaries and family histories provide valuable insights into the social structures and relationships of Pocahontas County.