Wife of John McKibben
Belle Plaine News
Belle Plaine, Kansas
Thursday, July, 21, 1921
page 1
A Pioneer has Passed Away.
The remains of Mrs. Gertrude McKibben was brought home for burial from Santa Ana, Calif., where she was enjoying an extended visit with her daughter, Esther, of that city, where shed died July 5th from an acute attack of bronchial pneumonia of a few days duration, passed away peacefully and without any pain just as the un went down in the golden west on a quiet day.
Gertrude Bingham was born in Devonshire, England, Dec. 30, '52 and died at Santa Ana, Calif., July 5, 1921, aged 68 years, 6 months and 5 days. Her father, Isaac Bingham, was a native of York, England, by a profession a military instructor, at Newton Abbey, England. Her mother was a native of Glasgow, Scotland. They were members of the Episcopal church and at the age of 12 years she was confirmed and became a member of that church. In the year 1865, the family immigrated into America and settled in Galveston, Texas, where she grew up to womanhood. Here she united with the Presbyterian church. She was a constant attendant at Sunday school and took an active part in all its work. The family came to Kansas and in November 18, 1870, built a house just south of where the Odd Fellows Hall now stands and which was occupied later by Mrs. Shelhamar. When the Presbyterian church was organized she became a charter member. Later with her husband she united with the Methodist Episcopal church. As a sister and neighbor she was kind and sympathetic especially in times of sickness. She was very practical in nursing. Her quietness of disposition and perfect self conscious influence which was always restful and helpful to the suffering one, and many a sick room was blessed by her presence. Her hospitality was generous and full, given in an unstinted manner; her home life was perfect. Her religious life was not of the emotional type, but of the thoughtful and practical. There was simplicity and humility manifest in her devotions at family prayer, that was quite touching. God was her father, and in that relation she worshipped him.
She was united in marriage to John McKibben Jan. 4th, 1872, at Galveston, Texas. Of this union eleven children were born of which four have preceded her to the better world, Clarence, E., Florence, Elsie, and an infant son. She is survived by her husband and seven children, Robert G., Walter B., Allen R., John Harold, Arthur, Mrs. Gertrude May Seaman, and Esther B. Newman. These are they who will miss her most.
Her loving memory of all her children and grandchildren would never permit a birthday to pass without a word of greeting from Mother. She knew the birthday of each, and they would be remembered of her love and devotion to and for them all.
The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. Church by Rev. Hutsell assisted by Mr. Mordy Sunday afternoon, July 10, 1921. The text read was Rev. 14:13. A voice from Heaven after which the remains were laid to rest in the Conway Springs cemetery to await the Master's call on the Resurrection morn. - Conway Springs Star.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Belle Plaine News
Belle Plaine, Kansas
Thursday, July, 21, 1921
page 1
A Pioneer has Passed Away.
The remains of Mrs. Gertrude McKibben was brought home for burial from Santa Ana, Calif., where she was enjoying an extended visit with her daughter, Esther, of that city, where shed died July 5th from an acute attack of bronchial pneumonia of a few days duration, passed away peacefully and without any pain just as the un went down in the golden west on a quiet day.
Gertrude Bingham was born in Devonshire, England, Dec. 30, '52 and died at Santa Ana, Calif., July 5, 1921, aged 68 years, 6 months and 5 days. Her father, Isaac Bingham, was a native of York, England, by a profession a military instructor, at Newton Abbey, England. Her mother was a native of Glasgow, Scotland. They were members of the Episcopal church and at the age of 12 years she was confirmed and became a member of that church. In the year 1865, the family immigrated into America and settled in Galveston, Texas, where she grew up to womanhood. Here she united with the Presbyterian church. She was a constant attendant at Sunday school and took an active part in all its work. The family came to Kansas and in November 18, 1870, built a house just south of where the Odd Fellows Hall now stands and which was occupied later by Mrs. Shelhamar. When the Presbyterian church was organized she became a charter member. Later with her husband she united with the Methodist Episcopal church. As a sister and neighbor she was kind and sympathetic especially in times of sickness. She was very practical in nursing. Her quietness of disposition and perfect self conscious influence which was always restful and helpful to the suffering one, and many a sick room was blessed by her presence. Her hospitality was generous and full, given in an unstinted manner; her home life was perfect. Her religious life was not of the emotional type, but of the thoughtful and practical. There was simplicity and humility manifest in her devotions at family prayer, that was quite touching. God was her father, and in that relation she worshipped him.
She was united in marriage to John McKibben Jan. 4th, 1872, at Galveston, Texas. Of this union eleven children were born of which four have preceded her to the better world, Clarence, E., Florence, Elsie, and an infant son. She is survived by her husband and seven children, Robert G., Walter B., Allen R., John Harold, Arthur, Mrs. Gertrude May Seaman, and Esther B. Newman. These are they who will miss her most.
Her loving memory of all her children and grandchildren would never permit a birthday to pass without a word of greeting from Mother. She knew the birthday of each, and they would be remembered of her love and devotion to and for them all.
The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. Church by Rev. Hutsell assisted by Mr. Mordy Sunday afternoon, July 10, 1921. The text read was Rev. 14:13. A voice from Heaven after which the remains were laid to rest in the Conway Springs cemetery to await the Master's call on the Resurrection morn. - Conway Springs Star.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Wife of John McKibben
Belle Plaine News
Belle Plaine, Kansas
Thursday, July, 21, 1921
page 1
A Pioneer has Passed Away.
The remains of Mrs. Gertrude McKibben was brought home for burial from Santa Ana, Calif., where she was enjoying an extended visit with her daughter, Esther, of that city, where shed died July 5th from an acute attack of bronchial pneumonia of a few days duration, passed away peacefully and without any pain just as the un went down in the golden west on a quiet day.
Gertrude Bingham was born in Devonshire, England, Dec. 30, '52 and died at Santa Ana, Calif., July 5, 1921, aged 68 years, 6 months and 5 days. Her father, Isaac Bingham, was a native of York, England, by a profession a military instructor, at Newton Abbey, England. Her mother was a native of Glasgow, Scotland. They were members of the Episcopal church and at the age of 12 years she was confirmed and became a member of that church. In the year 1865, the family immigrated into America and settled in Galveston, Texas, where she grew up to womanhood. Here she united with the Presbyterian church. She was a constant attendant at Sunday school and took an active part in all its work. The family came to Kansas and in November 18, 1870, built a house just south of where the Odd Fellows Hall now stands and which was occupied later by Mrs. Shelhamar. When the Presbyterian church was organized she became a charter member. Later with her husband she united with the Methodist Episcopal church. As a sister and neighbor she was kind and sympathetic especially in times of sickness. She was very practical in nursing. Her quietness of disposition and perfect self conscious influence which was always restful and helpful to the suffering one, and many a sick room was blessed by her presence. Her hospitality was generous and full, given in an unstinted manner; her home life was perfect. Her religious life was not of the emotional type, but of the thoughtful and practical. There was simplicity and humility manifest in her devotions at family prayer, that was quite touching. God was her father, and in that relation she worshipped him.
She was united in marriage to John McKibben Jan. 4th, 1872, at Galveston, Texas. Of this union eleven children were born of which four have preceded her to the better world, Clarence, E., Florence, Elsie, and an infant son. She is survived by her husband and seven children, Robert G., Walter B., Allen R., John Harold, Arthur, Mrs. Gertrude May Seaman, and Esther B. Newman. These are they who will miss her most.
Her loving memory of all her children and grandchildren would never permit a birthday to pass without a word of greeting from Mother. She knew the birthday of each, and they would be remembered of her love and devotion to and for them all.
The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. Church by Rev. Hutsell assisted by Mr. Mordy Sunday afternoon, July 10, 1921. The text read was Rev. 14:13. A voice from Heaven after which the remains were laid to rest in the Conway Springs cemetery to await the Master's call on the Resurrection morn. - Conway Springs Star.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Belle Plaine News
Belle Plaine, Kansas
Thursday, July, 21, 1921
page 1
A Pioneer has Passed Away.
The remains of Mrs. Gertrude McKibben was brought home for burial from Santa Ana, Calif., where she was enjoying an extended visit with her daughter, Esther, of that city, where shed died July 5th from an acute attack of bronchial pneumonia of a few days duration, passed away peacefully and without any pain just as the un went down in the golden west on a quiet day.
Gertrude Bingham was born in Devonshire, England, Dec. 30, '52 and died at Santa Ana, Calif., July 5, 1921, aged 68 years, 6 months and 5 days. Her father, Isaac Bingham, was a native of York, England, by a profession a military instructor, at Newton Abbey, England. Her mother was a native of Glasgow, Scotland. They were members of the Episcopal church and at the age of 12 years she was confirmed and became a member of that church. In the year 1865, the family immigrated into America and settled in Galveston, Texas, where she grew up to womanhood. Here she united with the Presbyterian church. She was a constant attendant at Sunday school and took an active part in all its work. The family came to Kansas and in November 18, 1870, built a house just south of where the Odd Fellows Hall now stands and which was occupied later by Mrs. Shelhamar. When the Presbyterian church was organized she became a charter member. Later with her husband she united with the Methodist Episcopal church. As a sister and neighbor she was kind and sympathetic especially in times of sickness. She was very practical in nursing. Her quietness of disposition and perfect self conscious influence which was always restful and helpful to the suffering one, and many a sick room was blessed by her presence. Her hospitality was generous and full, given in an unstinted manner; her home life was perfect. Her religious life was not of the emotional type, but of the thoughtful and practical. There was simplicity and humility manifest in her devotions at family prayer, that was quite touching. God was her father, and in that relation she worshipped him.
She was united in marriage to John McKibben Jan. 4th, 1872, at Galveston, Texas. Of this union eleven children were born of which four have preceded her to the better world, Clarence, E., Florence, Elsie, and an infant son. She is survived by her husband and seven children, Robert G., Walter B., Allen R., John Harold, Arthur, Mrs. Gertrude May Seaman, and Esther B. Newman. These are they who will miss her most.
Her loving memory of all her children and grandchildren would never permit a birthday to pass without a word of greeting from Mother. She knew the birthday of each, and they would be remembered of her love and devotion to and for them all.
The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. Church by Rev. Hutsell assisted by Mr. Mordy Sunday afternoon, July 10, 1921. The text read was Rev. 14:13. A voice from Heaven after which the remains were laid to rest in the Conway Springs cemetery to await the Master's call on the Resurrection morn. - Conway Springs Star.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Family Members
Siblings
Children
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Robert George McKibben
1873–1937
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Walter Bingham McKibben
1874–1958
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Gertrude May McKibben Seaman
1876–1950
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Allan Ramsay McKibben
1880–1952
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John Harold McKibben
1882–1960
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Clarence Edward "Mac" McKibben
1885–1919
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Arthur Samuel McKibben
1886–1963
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Esther Blanche McKibben Newman
1890–1983
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Infant Son McKibben
1892–1892
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Elsie McKibben
1896–1896
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Florence McKibben
unknown–1895
