The Buffalo Blade (Buffalo, KS), Thursday, March 25, 1920; pg. 1
DEATH OF A PIONEER
James Becannon, son of George and Mary Becannon, was born in Guernsey county (sic), Ohio, on the 5th day of January, 1836, and departed this life March 15,1920, at his home in Buffalo, Kansas, at the golden age of 84 years, 2 months and 10 days. He was the oldest of a family of eight children, (four sons and four daughters). The sons were the deceased, James, William, Alfred and Isaac. The daughters were Sarah Jane, Frances, Elizabeth and Hattie. The father, mother, and three brothers and the four sisters have departed this life; James being the last one of the family to pass away.
James Becannon and Hannah Hovey were married August 15, 1861. To them were born four daughters and five sons. Four of the children departed this life in early childhood, five have grown to manhood and woman hood namely, Vinton, William, Emma, Hattie and Lulu.
During the Civil war he enlisted for service in Co. F., 80th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out on the 21st of June, 1865. As a soldier he did what he could to perpetuate the principles of this government by aiding in the suppression of the Rebellion.
With his parents he removed from Ohio to Perrv county (sic). Illinois, where he lived until moving to Wilson county (sic), Kansas, in 1876.
He was converted in 1856 near Zanesville, Ohio, at a camp meeting and shortly afterwards united with the Methodist Episcopal church (sic). The writer has often heard Brother Becannon speak about that camp meeting. Bishop William Taylor was one of the workers. Nineteen years later it was his privilege to hear a sermon on Christian Perfection, and realizing his need of this, sought and obtained a "clean heart" just as definitely as his conversion. He was a true believer in experimental religion, and followed God constantly. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife his companion through a long life, his children who still live, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many friends and associates in life, but we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we believe and are assured, that he is harbored in the haven of rest. He has heard and answered the call, "Come ye blessed of my father, enter into the rest which has been prepared for you." Gone to be with Jesus, the Christ to whom he gave his life and service. Gone to be with all those dear ones who have preceded him and all who lived the life of righteousness. Gone to that eternal home of rest, where there will be no more dying, no more sorrow and crying, for God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
The family were all at home with the exception of one daughter, Mrs. Blair, who lived in Lookout, Calif., when their father was called home to his eternal reward. One grandson, Alec Blair, was able to be present at the funeral, coming from California, a few days previous.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church (sic), Buffalo, Kansas, Wednesday, March 17, 1920, conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. M. Finch, and Rev. C.R. Dick, of the Nazarene Church. Interment was in the Buffalo cemetery (sic).
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US CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865:
Name: James Becannon
Alternate Name/s: Becannan
Residence: Perry, Illinois
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Illinois
Regiment Name: 80th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
Company: F
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Corporal
Service Record: Promoted to Full Corporal. Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862. Enlisted in Company F, 80th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 25 Aug 1862. Mustered out Company F, 80th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 10 Jun 1865 at Nashville, TN.
Film number: M539 roll 6
DEATH OF A PIONEER
James Becannon, son of George and Mary Becannon, was born in Guernsey county (sic), Ohio, on the 5th day of January, 1836, and departed this life March 15,1920, at his home in Buffalo, Kansas, at the golden age of 84 years, 2 months and 10 days. He was the oldest of a family of eight children, (four sons and four daughters). The sons were the deceased, James, William, Alfred and Isaac. The daughters were Sarah Jane, Frances, Elizabeth and Hattie. The father, mother, and three brothers and the four sisters have departed this life; James being the last one of the family to pass away.
James Becannon and Hannah Hovey were married August 15, 1861. To them were born four daughters and five sons. Four of the children departed this life in early childhood, five have grown to manhood and woman hood namely, Vinton, William, Emma, Hattie and Lulu.
During the Civil war he enlisted for service in Co. F., 80th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out on the 21st of June, 1865. As a soldier he did what he could to perpetuate the principles of this government by aiding in the suppression of the Rebellion.
With his parents he removed from Ohio to Perrv county (sic). Illinois, where he lived until moving to Wilson county (sic), Kansas, in 1876.
He was converted in 1856 near Zanesville, Ohio, at a camp meeting and shortly afterwards united with the Methodist Episcopal church (sic). The writer has often heard Brother Becannon speak about that camp meeting. Bishop William Taylor was one of the workers. Nineteen years later it was his privilege to hear a sermon on Christian Perfection, and realizing his need of this, sought and obtained a "clean heart" just as definitely as his conversion. He was a true believer in experimental religion, and followed God constantly. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife his companion through a long life, his children who still live, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many friends and associates in life, but we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we believe and are assured, that he is harbored in the haven of rest. He has heard and answered the call, "Come ye blessed of my father, enter into the rest which has been prepared for you." Gone to be with Jesus, the Christ to whom he gave his life and service. Gone to be with all those dear ones who have preceded him and all who lived the life of righteousness. Gone to that eternal home of rest, where there will be no more dying, no more sorrow and crying, for God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
The family were all at home with the exception of one daughter, Mrs. Blair, who lived in Lookout, Calif., when their father was called home to his eternal reward. One grandson, Alec Blair, was able to be present at the funeral, coming from California, a few days previous.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church (sic), Buffalo, Kansas, Wednesday, March 17, 1920, conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. M. Finch, and Rev. C.R. Dick, of the Nazarene Church. Interment was in the Buffalo cemetery (sic).
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US CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865:
Name: James Becannon
Alternate Name/s: Becannan
Residence: Perry, Illinois
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Illinois
Regiment Name: 80th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
Company: F
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Corporal
Service Record: Promoted to Full Corporal. Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862. Enlisted in Company F, 80th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 25 Aug 1862. Mustered out Company F, 80th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 10 Jun 1865 at Nashville, TN.
Film number: M539 roll 6
The Buffalo Blade (Buffalo, KS), Thursday, March 25, 1920; pg. 1
DEATH OF A PIONEER
James Becannon, son of George and Mary Becannon, was born in Guernsey county (sic), Ohio, on the 5th day of January, 1836, and departed this life March 15,1920, at his home in Buffalo, Kansas, at the golden age of 84 years, 2 months and 10 days. He was the oldest of a family of eight children, (four sons and four daughters). The sons were the deceased, James, William, Alfred and Isaac. The daughters were Sarah Jane, Frances, Elizabeth and Hattie. The father, mother, and three brothers and the four sisters have departed this life; James being the last one of the family to pass away.
James Becannon and Hannah Hovey were married August 15, 1861. To them were born four daughters and five sons. Four of the children departed this life in early childhood, five have grown to manhood and woman hood namely, Vinton, William, Emma, Hattie and Lulu.
During the Civil war he enlisted for service in Co. F., 80th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out on the 21st of June, 1865. As a soldier he did what he could to perpetuate the principles of this government by aiding in the suppression of the Rebellion.
With his parents he removed from Ohio to Perrv county (sic). Illinois, where he lived until moving to Wilson county (sic), Kansas, in 1876.
He was converted in 1856 near Zanesville, Ohio, at a camp meeting and shortly afterwards united with the Methodist Episcopal church (sic). The writer has often heard Brother Becannon speak about that camp meeting. Bishop William Taylor was one of the workers. Nineteen years later it was his privilege to hear a sermon on Christian Perfection, and realizing his need of this, sought and obtained a "clean heart" just as definitely as his conversion. He was a true believer in experimental religion, and followed God constantly. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife his companion through a long life, his children who still live, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many friends and associates in life, but we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we believe and are assured, that he is harbored in the haven of rest. He has heard and answered the call, "Come ye blessed of my father, enter into the rest which has been prepared for you." Gone to be with Jesus, the Christ to whom he gave his life and service. Gone to be with all those dear ones who have preceded him and all who lived the life of righteousness. Gone to that eternal home of rest, where there will be no more dying, no more sorrow and crying, for God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
The family were all at home with the exception of one daughter, Mrs. Blair, who lived in Lookout, Calif., when their father was called home to his eternal reward. One grandson, Alec Blair, was able to be present at the funeral, coming from California, a few days previous.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church (sic), Buffalo, Kansas, Wednesday, March 17, 1920, conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. M. Finch, and Rev. C.R. Dick, of the Nazarene Church. Interment was in the Buffalo cemetery (sic).
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US CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865:
Name: James Becannon
Alternate Name/s: Becannan
Residence: Perry, Illinois
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Illinois
Regiment Name: 80th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
Company: F
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Corporal
Service Record: Promoted to Full Corporal. Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862. Enlisted in Company F, 80th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 25 Aug 1862. Mustered out Company F, 80th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 10 Jun 1865 at Nashville, TN.
Film number: M539 roll 6
DEATH OF A PIONEER
James Becannon, son of George and Mary Becannon, was born in Guernsey county (sic), Ohio, on the 5th day of January, 1836, and departed this life March 15,1920, at his home in Buffalo, Kansas, at the golden age of 84 years, 2 months and 10 days. He was the oldest of a family of eight children, (four sons and four daughters). The sons were the deceased, James, William, Alfred and Isaac. The daughters were Sarah Jane, Frances, Elizabeth and Hattie. The father, mother, and three brothers and the four sisters have departed this life; James being the last one of the family to pass away.
James Becannon and Hannah Hovey were married August 15, 1861. To them were born four daughters and five sons. Four of the children departed this life in early childhood, five have grown to manhood and woman hood namely, Vinton, William, Emma, Hattie and Lulu.
During the Civil war he enlisted for service in Co. F., 80th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out on the 21st of June, 1865. As a soldier he did what he could to perpetuate the principles of this government by aiding in the suppression of the Rebellion.
With his parents he removed from Ohio to Perrv county (sic). Illinois, where he lived until moving to Wilson county (sic), Kansas, in 1876.
He was converted in 1856 near Zanesville, Ohio, at a camp meeting and shortly afterwards united with the Methodist Episcopal church (sic). The writer has often heard Brother Becannon speak about that camp meeting. Bishop William Taylor was one of the workers. Nineteen years later it was his privilege to hear a sermon on Christian Perfection, and realizing his need of this, sought and obtained a "clean heart" just as definitely as his conversion. He was a true believer in experimental religion, and followed God constantly. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife his companion through a long life, his children who still live, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many friends and associates in life, but we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we believe and are assured, that he is harbored in the haven of rest. He has heard and answered the call, "Come ye blessed of my father, enter into the rest which has been prepared for you." Gone to be with Jesus, the Christ to whom he gave his life and service. Gone to be with all those dear ones who have preceded him and all who lived the life of righteousness. Gone to that eternal home of rest, where there will be no more dying, no more sorrow and crying, for God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
The family were all at home with the exception of one daughter, Mrs. Blair, who lived in Lookout, Calif., when their father was called home to his eternal reward. One grandson, Alec Blair, was able to be present at the funeral, coming from California, a few days previous.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church (sic), Buffalo, Kansas, Wednesday, March 17, 1920, conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. M. Finch, and Rev. C.R. Dick, of the Nazarene Church. Interment was in the Buffalo cemetery (sic).
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US CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865:
Name: James Becannon
Alternate Name/s: Becannan
Residence: Perry, Illinois
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Illinois
Regiment Name: 80th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
Company: F
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Corporal
Service Record: Promoted to Full Corporal. Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862. Enlisted in Company F, 80th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 25 Aug 1862. Mustered out Company F, 80th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 10 Jun 1865 at Nashville, TN.
Film number: M539 roll 6
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