Son of Maria Hoover Bier/Byer and Israel(8), Abraham Doan(7), Joseph(6), Joseph(5), Israel(4), Daniel(3), Daniel(2), Deacon John Doane(1). Married Mary Jarvis in Cherokee Co, KS, Oct 12, 1873. 9 kids. He served as postmaster, under President Cleveland, of Sherwin Junction, Cherokee Co., KS, where he was in the lumber business for 12 years. In 1898, he removed to a large farm in Jackson, McPherson Co., KS.
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The Geneseo Herald, 17 Dec 1891, Thursday
W. S. Doan and S. H. Crihfield have bought the lumber yard of the Bluff City Lumber Co. and are now ready to furnish Lumber and Coal as cheap as any firm in the west.
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The Geneseo Herald, 18 May 1893, Thursday
W. S. Doan's house is nearing completion. It is a neat and commodious structure.
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The Geneseo Herald, 12 Jul 1894, Thursday
W. Doan received a neat little legacy, this week, which we presume will be found pretty handy these hard times. It was from the estate of his grandfather, Abraham Doan, late of Haldimand county, Ontario, who died about a year since. The money was received by express in the form of Canadian bills and bank notes. This is the second legacy Mr. Doan has received recently, but the former one was insignificant in amount.
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The Geneseo Herald, 04 Mar 1897, Thursday
On Saturday afternoon a number of W. S. Doan's friends assembled at his pleasant little home to pay their respects to the family before they took their departure to McPherson. In the evening the young folks took possession and held undisputed swas (sic) till the clock reminded them of the approach of the Sabbath, when they wished one and all a long farewell and much happiness in their new home........W. S. Doan and family loaded their household goods and started them for their new home in McPherson county to-day. Mr. Doan and family have a host of friends here who will regret their departure.
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The Pratt Union, 19 Sep 1907, Thursday
W. S. Doan and son James started Tuesday to Grand Rapids, Michigan to spend a month or more with relatives and friends.
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The Pratt Union, 24 Oct 1907, Thursday
W. S. Doan and son James returned last week from their visit with friends in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and say that Kansas is so far ahead of that country as a desirable place to live that there is no comparison that would be a fair illustration.
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The Pratt Union, 30 Jul 1908, Thursday
Lightning struck the home of W. S. Doan shocking 3 of the inmates otherwise no harm reported.
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The Pratt Republican 06 Aug 1908, Thursday
HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
We failed to mention last week the fact that the house of W. S. Doan and family living five miles northwest of Pratt had a close call by lightning. During the storm Saturday night the lightning struck their house tearing the plaster off of two rooms and knocking several of the family insensible.
A daughter-in-law and child who were sitting in the center of the room were badly stunned and did not recover for several days. This was indeed a close call and Mr. Doan considers it a lucky thing that they got out as well as they did.
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The Pratt Republican, 06 Aug 1908, Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Doan of Grand Rapids arrived last week for a visit with their brother W. S. Doan and family. Mr. Doan says that he enjoys our fine cool nights as the nights in his country are as hot and sultry as the days; in fact he likes our whole country.
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The Pratt Republican, 13 Aug 1908, Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Doan returned to their home at Grand Rapids, Mich. Monday, after a visit with their brother, W. S. Doan and family.
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The Pratt Republican, 27 Jan 1910, Thursday
W. S. Doan, who lives north of Pratt, started last night for Excelsior Springs, Mo., to take treatment for stomach trouble that has been bothering him quite a little recently.
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The Pratt Union, 03 Feb 1910, Thursday
W. S. Doan went to Excelsior Springs last Wednesday. He has been suffering for many years with stomach trouble and was unable to get relief, but within two days after he reached the springs, he says the pain was all gone and he can sleep like a growing boy. His son, A. A. Doan, accompanied him and located him comfortably before returning.
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The Pratt Republican, 16 Mar 1911, Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Doan were called to Michigan last Thursday by a message announcing the serious illness of Mr. Doan's aged mother and a later message states that she passed away before he arrival of her son. The sympathy of his friends will be extended to Mr. Doan in this bereavement.
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The Pratt Union, 26 Jul 1922, Wednesday
W. S. Doan suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday morning and has been very poorly since that time.
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The Pratt Union, 26 Jul 1922, Wednesday
Mr. Doan, who had a stroke of apoplexy Saturday, is reported to not be improving any.
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The Pratt Tribune, 27 Jul 1922, Thursday
W. S. DOAN DEAD
William S. Doan, retired farmer and well known citizen, died at his home, 416 North Iuka, at 10:45 o'clock last night after a short illness. Mr. Doan was stricken with paralysis last Saturday morning. He was 70 years of age. Mr. Doan was born in Ontario, Canada, January 28, 1852, and was 70 years, five months and 28 days old. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the family home at 4 o'clock. Interment will be made here. Besides his widow, he leaves the following children: Albert A. Doan of Windsor, Colo.; George Doan of Alma, Mo.; Frank and James Doan of La Junta, Colo.; and Mrs. George McGuire of Omaha.
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The Pratt Daily Tribune, 28 Jul 1922, Friday
WILLIAM S. DOAN
William S. Doan was born in Canada on January 28, 1852. He died at his home at 416 North Iuka Street in Pratt, Kansas, on Wednesday, July 26, at the age of 70 years and six months. He came to the United States with his parents and they made their home at Grand Rapids, Mich., until he was about 18, when he came to Cherokee county, Kansas, and settled there. On October 18, 1873, he was married to Miss Mary Jarvis at Columbus, Kansas. Nine children graced their home. They were William, who died in 1913. George, of Alma, Neb.; Mrs. Minnie Phillips, of Iuka, Kans.; Albert A., of Windsor, Colo.; Frank and James, of La Junta, Colo.; Mary Pearl McGuire, of Omaha, Neb.; Sadie B. McManis and Chester Doan, of this city. All were present at the time of his death and funeral services.
He moved with his family to Geneseo in 1889 where they lived years but later moved to McPherson county, and in 1902 they came to Pratt county and purchased the farm home which they just recently sold. It is located five miles northwest of Pratt. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Doan retired and purchased a cozy home at 416 North Iuka street and have lived there since. Mr. Doan obeyed the gospel and was baptized in 1879 by evangelist George Owens at Columbus, Kansas. He has been very active in church work ever since. He has been of great assistance to the Church of Christ wherever he has lived and in this city was instrumental in establishing the church.
He was never found wanting in his life among men. His kindly and genial influence bore a wonderful reflection of the godly life that he lived and he stood well in every community in which he resided. He leaves his wife, who has been a devoted companion and helper through life, together with his eight children and twenty-seven grandchildren, who were at his bedside when he departed this life.
Funeral services were held at the home at 4:00 this afternoon, conducted by Evangelist Clothier of Kinsley.
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The Modern Light (Cherokee Co, KS)
Thursday, Aug. 3, 1922
p. 1, col. 3
Death of Mr. Doan
Word was received here the last of the week that W. S. Doan, a brother-in-law of Mrs. A. D. Washburn of this city, died Thursday at his home in Pratt, Kas. Mr. Doan was a resident of this county for a number of years before the family moved to western Kansas about 25 years ago. He was only ill one week, having suffered a stroke of paralysis the Thursday before his death.
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William Doan in the Kansas, County Marriage Records, 1811-1911
Name: William Doan
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1852
Marriage Date: 12 Oct 1873
Marriage Place: Cherokee, Kansas, USA
Spouse: Mary Jarvis
Film Number: 001404795
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The Geneseo Herald, 17 Dec 1891, Thursday
W. S. Doan and S. H. Crihfield have bought the lumber yard of the Bluff City Lumber Co. and are now ready to furnish Lumber and Coal as cheap as any firm in the west.
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The Geneseo Herald, 18 May 1893, Thursday
W. S. Doan's house is nearing completion. It is a neat and commodious structure.
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The Geneseo Herald, 12 Jul 1894, Thursday
W. Doan received a neat little legacy, this week, which we presume will be found pretty handy these hard times. It was from the estate of his grandfather, Abraham Doan, late of Haldimand county, Ontario, who died about a year since. The money was received by express in the form of Canadian bills and bank notes. This is the second legacy Mr. Doan has received recently, but the former one was insignificant in amount.
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The Geneseo Herald, 04 Mar 1897, Thursday
On Saturday afternoon a number of W. S. Doan's friends assembled at his pleasant little home to pay their respects to the family before they took their departure to McPherson. In the evening the young folks took possession and held undisputed swas (sic) till the clock reminded them of the approach of the Sabbath, when they wished one and all a long farewell and much happiness in their new home........W. S. Doan and family loaded their household goods and started them for their new home in McPherson county to-day. Mr. Doan and family have a host of friends here who will regret their departure.
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The Pratt Union, 19 Sep 1907, Thursday
W. S. Doan and son James started Tuesday to Grand Rapids, Michigan to spend a month or more with relatives and friends.
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The Pratt Union, 24 Oct 1907, Thursday
W. S. Doan and son James returned last week from their visit with friends in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and say that Kansas is so far ahead of that country as a desirable place to live that there is no comparison that would be a fair illustration.
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The Pratt Union, 30 Jul 1908, Thursday
Lightning struck the home of W. S. Doan shocking 3 of the inmates otherwise no harm reported.
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The Pratt Republican 06 Aug 1908, Thursday
HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
We failed to mention last week the fact that the house of W. S. Doan and family living five miles northwest of Pratt had a close call by lightning. During the storm Saturday night the lightning struck their house tearing the plaster off of two rooms and knocking several of the family insensible.
A daughter-in-law and child who were sitting in the center of the room were badly stunned and did not recover for several days. This was indeed a close call and Mr. Doan considers it a lucky thing that they got out as well as they did.
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The Pratt Republican, 06 Aug 1908, Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Doan of Grand Rapids arrived last week for a visit with their brother W. S. Doan and family. Mr. Doan says that he enjoys our fine cool nights as the nights in his country are as hot and sultry as the days; in fact he likes our whole country.
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The Pratt Republican, 13 Aug 1908, Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Doan returned to their home at Grand Rapids, Mich. Monday, after a visit with their brother, W. S. Doan and family.
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The Pratt Republican, 27 Jan 1910, Thursday
W. S. Doan, who lives north of Pratt, started last night for Excelsior Springs, Mo., to take treatment for stomach trouble that has been bothering him quite a little recently.
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The Pratt Union, 03 Feb 1910, Thursday
W. S. Doan went to Excelsior Springs last Wednesday. He has been suffering for many years with stomach trouble and was unable to get relief, but within two days after he reached the springs, he says the pain was all gone and he can sleep like a growing boy. His son, A. A. Doan, accompanied him and located him comfortably before returning.
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The Pratt Republican, 16 Mar 1911, Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Doan were called to Michigan last Thursday by a message announcing the serious illness of Mr. Doan's aged mother and a later message states that she passed away before he arrival of her son. The sympathy of his friends will be extended to Mr. Doan in this bereavement.
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The Pratt Union, 26 Jul 1922, Wednesday
W. S. Doan suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday morning and has been very poorly since that time.
Also:
The Pratt Union, 26 Jul 1922, Wednesday
Mr. Doan, who had a stroke of apoplexy Saturday, is reported to not be improving any.
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The Pratt Tribune, 27 Jul 1922, Thursday
W. S. DOAN DEAD
William S. Doan, retired farmer and well known citizen, died at his home, 416 North Iuka, at 10:45 o'clock last night after a short illness. Mr. Doan was stricken with paralysis last Saturday morning. He was 70 years of age. Mr. Doan was born in Ontario, Canada, January 28, 1852, and was 70 years, five months and 28 days old. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the family home at 4 o'clock. Interment will be made here. Besides his widow, he leaves the following children: Albert A. Doan of Windsor, Colo.; George Doan of Alma, Mo.; Frank and James Doan of La Junta, Colo.; and Mrs. George McGuire of Omaha.
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The Pratt Daily Tribune, 28 Jul 1922, Friday
WILLIAM S. DOAN
William S. Doan was born in Canada on January 28, 1852. He died at his home at 416 North Iuka Street in Pratt, Kansas, on Wednesday, July 26, at the age of 70 years and six months. He came to the United States with his parents and they made their home at Grand Rapids, Mich., until he was about 18, when he came to Cherokee county, Kansas, and settled there. On October 18, 1873, he was married to Miss Mary Jarvis at Columbus, Kansas. Nine children graced their home. They were William, who died in 1913. George, of Alma, Neb.; Mrs. Minnie Phillips, of Iuka, Kans.; Albert A., of Windsor, Colo.; Frank and James, of La Junta, Colo.; Mary Pearl McGuire, of Omaha, Neb.; Sadie B. McManis and Chester Doan, of this city. All were present at the time of his death and funeral services.
He moved with his family to Geneseo in 1889 where they lived years but later moved to McPherson county, and in 1902 they came to Pratt county and purchased the farm home which they just recently sold. It is located five miles northwest of Pratt. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Doan retired and purchased a cozy home at 416 North Iuka street and have lived there since. Mr. Doan obeyed the gospel and was baptized in 1879 by evangelist George Owens at Columbus, Kansas. He has been very active in church work ever since. He has been of great assistance to the Church of Christ wherever he has lived and in this city was instrumental in establishing the church.
He was never found wanting in his life among men. His kindly and genial influence bore a wonderful reflection of the godly life that he lived and he stood well in every community in which he resided. He leaves his wife, who has been a devoted companion and helper through life, together with his eight children and twenty-seven grandchildren, who were at his bedside when he departed this life.
Funeral services were held at the home at 4:00 this afternoon, conducted by Evangelist Clothier of Kinsley.
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The Modern Light (Cherokee Co, KS)
Thursday, Aug. 3, 1922
p. 1, col. 3
Death of Mr. Doan
Word was received here the last of the week that W. S. Doan, a brother-in-law of Mrs. A. D. Washburn of this city, died Thursday at his home in Pratt, Kas. Mr. Doan was a resident of this county for a number of years before the family moved to western Kansas about 25 years ago. He was only ill one week, having suffered a stroke of paralysis the Thursday before his death.
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William Doan in the Kansas, County Marriage Records, 1811-1911
Name: William Doan
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1852
Marriage Date: 12 Oct 1873
Marriage Place: Cherokee, Kansas, USA
Spouse: Mary Jarvis
Film Number: 001404795
Son of Maria Hoover Bier/Byer and Israel(8), Abraham Doan(7), Joseph(6), Joseph(5), Israel(4), Daniel(3), Daniel(2), Deacon John Doane(1). Married Mary Jarvis in Cherokee Co, KS, Oct 12, 1873. 9 kids. He served as postmaster, under President Cleveland, of Sherwin Junction, Cherokee Co., KS, where he was in the lumber business for 12 years. In 1898, he removed to a large farm in Jackson, McPherson Co., KS.
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The Geneseo Herald, 17 Dec 1891, Thursday
W. S. Doan and S. H. Crihfield have bought the lumber yard of the Bluff City Lumber Co. and are now ready to furnish Lumber and Coal as cheap as any firm in the west.
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The Geneseo Herald, 18 May 1893, Thursday
W. S. Doan's house is nearing completion. It is a neat and commodious structure.
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The Geneseo Herald, 12 Jul 1894, Thursday
W. Doan received a neat little legacy, this week, which we presume will be found pretty handy these hard times. It was from the estate of his grandfather, Abraham Doan, late of Haldimand county, Ontario, who died about a year since. The money was received by express in the form of Canadian bills and bank notes. This is the second legacy Mr. Doan has received recently, but the former one was insignificant in amount.
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The Geneseo Herald, 04 Mar 1897, Thursday
On Saturday afternoon a number of W. S. Doan's friends assembled at his pleasant little home to pay their respects to the family before they took their departure to McPherson. In the evening the young folks took possession and held undisputed swas (sic) till the clock reminded them of the approach of the Sabbath, when they wished one and all a long farewell and much happiness in their new home........W. S. Doan and family loaded their household goods and started them for their new home in McPherson county to-day. Mr. Doan and family have a host of friends here who will regret their departure.
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The Pratt Union, 19 Sep 1907, Thursday
W. S. Doan and son James started Tuesday to Grand Rapids, Michigan to spend a month or more with relatives and friends.
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The Pratt Union, 24 Oct 1907, Thursday
W. S. Doan and son James returned last week from their visit with friends in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and say that Kansas is so far ahead of that country as a desirable place to live that there is no comparison that would be a fair illustration.
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The Pratt Union, 30 Jul 1908, Thursday
Lightning struck the home of W. S. Doan shocking 3 of the inmates otherwise no harm reported.
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The Pratt Republican 06 Aug 1908, Thursday
HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
We failed to mention last week the fact that the house of W. S. Doan and family living five miles northwest of Pratt had a close call by lightning. During the storm Saturday night the lightning struck their house tearing the plaster off of two rooms and knocking several of the family insensible.
A daughter-in-law and child who were sitting in the center of the room were badly stunned and did not recover for several days. This was indeed a close call and Mr. Doan considers it a lucky thing that they got out as well as they did.
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The Pratt Republican, 06 Aug 1908, Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Doan of Grand Rapids arrived last week for a visit with their brother W. S. Doan and family. Mr. Doan says that he enjoys our fine cool nights as the nights in his country are as hot and sultry as the days; in fact he likes our whole country.
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The Pratt Republican, 13 Aug 1908, Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Doan returned to their home at Grand Rapids, Mich. Monday, after a visit with their brother, W. S. Doan and family.
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The Pratt Republican, 27 Jan 1910, Thursday
W. S. Doan, who lives north of Pratt, started last night for Excelsior Springs, Mo., to take treatment for stomach trouble that has been bothering him quite a little recently.
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The Pratt Union, 03 Feb 1910, Thursday
W. S. Doan went to Excelsior Springs last Wednesday. He has been suffering for many years with stomach trouble and was unable to get relief, but within two days after he reached the springs, he says the pain was all gone and he can sleep like a growing boy. His son, A. A. Doan, accompanied him and located him comfortably before returning.
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The Pratt Republican, 16 Mar 1911, Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Doan were called to Michigan last Thursday by a message announcing the serious illness of Mr. Doan's aged mother and a later message states that she passed away before he arrival of her son. The sympathy of his friends will be extended to Mr. Doan in this bereavement.
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The Pratt Union, 26 Jul 1922, Wednesday
W. S. Doan suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday morning and has been very poorly since that time.
Also:
The Pratt Union, 26 Jul 1922, Wednesday
Mr. Doan, who had a stroke of apoplexy Saturday, is reported to not be improving any.
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The Pratt Tribune, 27 Jul 1922, Thursday
W. S. DOAN DEAD
William S. Doan, retired farmer and well known citizen, died at his home, 416 North Iuka, at 10:45 o'clock last night after a short illness. Mr. Doan was stricken with paralysis last Saturday morning. He was 70 years of age. Mr. Doan was born in Ontario, Canada, January 28, 1852, and was 70 years, five months and 28 days old. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the family home at 4 o'clock. Interment will be made here. Besides his widow, he leaves the following children: Albert A. Doan of Windsor, Colo.; George Doan of Alma, Mo.; Frank and James Doan of La Junta, Colo.; and Mrs. George McGuire of Omaha.
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The Pratt Daily Tribune, 28 Jul 1922, Friday
WILLIAM S. DOAN
William S. Doan was born in Canada on January 28, 1852. He died at his home at 416 North Iuka Street in Pratt, Kansas, on Wednesday, July 26, at the age of 70 years and six months. He came to the United States with his parents and they made their home at Grand Rapids, Mich., until he was about 18, when he came to Cherokee county, Kansas, and settled there. On October 18, 1873, he was married to Miss Mary Jarvis at Columbus, Kansas. Nine children graced their home. They were William, who died in 1913. George, of Alma, Neb.; Mrs. Minnie Phillips, of Iuka, Kans.; Albert A., of Windsor, Colo.; Frank and James, of La Junta, Colo.; Mary Pearl McGuire, of Omaha, Neb.; Sadie B. McManis and Chester Doan, of this city. All were present at the time of his death and funeral services.
He moved with his family to Geneseo in 1889 where they lived years but later moved to McPherson county, and in 1902 they came to Pratt county and purchased the farm home which they just recently sold. It is located five miles northwest of Pratt. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Doan retired and purchased a cozy home at 416 North Iuka street and have lived there since. Mr. Doan obeyed the gospel and was baptized in 1879 by evangelist George Owens at Columbus, Kansas. He has been very active in church work ever since. He has been of great assistance to the Church of Christ wherever he has lived and in this city was instrumental in establishing the church.
He was never found wanting in his life among men. His kindly and genial influence bore a wonderful reflection of the godly life that he lived and he stood well in every community in which he resided. He leaves his wife, who has been a devoted companion and helper through life, together with his eight children and twenty-seven grandchildren, who were at his bedside when he departed this life.
Funeral services were held at the home at 4:00 this afternoon, conducted by Evangelist Clothier of Kinsley.
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The Modern Light (Cherokee Co, KS)
Thursday, Aug. 3, 1922
p. 1, col. 3
Death of Mr. Doan
Word was received here the last of the week that W. S. Doan, a brother-in-law of Mrs. A. D. Washburn of this city, died Thursday at his home in Pratt, Kas. Mr. Doan was a resident of this county for a number of years before the family moved to western Kansas about 25 years ago. He was only ill one week, having suffered a stroke of paralysis the Thursday before his death.
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William Doan in the Kansas, County Marriage Records, 1811-1911
Name: William Doan
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1852
Marriage Date: 12 Oct 1873
Marriage Place: Cherokee, Kansas, USA
Spouse: Mary Jarvis
Film Number: 001404795
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The Geneseo Herald, 17 Dec 1891, Thursday
W. S. Doan and S. H. Crihfield have bought the lumber yard of the Bluff City Lumber Co. and are now ready to furnish Lumber and Coal as cheap as any firm in the west.
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The Geneseo Herald, 18 May 1893, Thursday
W. S. Doan's house is nearing completion. It is a neat and commodious structure.
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The Geneseo Herald, 12 Jul 1894, Thursday
W. Doan received a neat little legacy, this week, which we presume will be found pretty handy these hard times. It was from the estate of his grandfather, Abraham Doan, late of Haldimand county, Ontario, who died about a year since. The money was received by express in the form of Canadian bills and bank notes. This is the second legacy Mr. Doan has received recently, but the former one was insignificant in amount.
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The Geneseo Herald, 04 Mar 1897, Thursday
On Saturday afternoon a number of W. S. Doan's friends assembled at his pleasant little home to pay their respects to the family before they took their departure to McPherson. In the evening the young folks took possession and held undisputed swas (sic) till the clock reminded them of the approach of the Sabbath, when they wished one and all a long farewell and much happiness in their new home........W. S. Doan and family loaded their household goods and started them for their new home in McPherson county to-day. Mr. Doan and family have a host of friends here who will regret their departure.
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The Pratt Union, 19 Sep 1907, Thursday
W. S. Doan and son James started Tuesday to Grand Rapids, Michigan to spend a month or more with relatives and friends.
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The Pratt Union, 24 Oct 1907, Thursday
W. S. Doan and son James returned last week from their visit with friends in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and say that Kansas is so far ahead of that country as a desirable place to live that there is no comparison that would be a fair illustration.
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The Pratt Union, 30 Jul 1908, Thursday
Lightning struck the home of W. S. Doan shocking 3 of the inmates otherwise no harm reported.
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The Pratt Republican 06 Aug 1908, Thursday
HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
We failed to mention last week the fact that the house of W. S. Doan and family living five miles northwest of Pratt had a close call by lightning. During the storm Saturday night the lightning struck their house tearing the plaster off of two rooms and knocking several of the family insensible.
A daughter-in-law and child who were sitting in the center of the room were badly stunned and did not recover for several days. This was indeed a close call and Mr. Doan considers it a lucky thing that they got out as well as they did.
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The Pratt Republican, 06 Aug 1908, Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Doan of Grand Rapids arrived last week for a visit with their brother W. S. Doan and family. Mr. Doan says that he enjoys our fine cool nights as the nights in his country are as hot and sultry as the days; in fact he likes our whole country.
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The Pratt Republican, 13 Aug 1908, Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Doan returned to their home at Grand Rapids, Mich. Monday, after a visit with their brother, W. S. Doan and family.
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The Pratt Republican, 27 Jan 1910, Thursday
W. S. Doan, who lives north of Pratt, started last night for Excelsior Springs, Mo., to take treatment for stomach trouble that has been bothering him quite a little recently.
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The Pratt Union, 03 Feb 1910, Thursday
W. S. Doan went to Excelsior Springs last Wednesday. He has been suffering for many years with stomach trouble and was unable to get relief, but within two days after he reached the springs, he says the pain was all gone and he can sleep like a growing boy. His son, A. A. Doan, accompanied him and located him comfortably before returning.
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The Pratt Republican, 16 Mar 1911, Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Doan were called to Michigan last Thursday by a message announcing the serious illness of Mr. Doan's aged mother and a later message states that she passed away before he arrival of her son. The sympathy of his friends will be extended to Mr. Doan in this bereavement.
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The Pratt Union, 26 Jul 1922, Wednesday
W. S. Doan suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday morning and has been very poorly since that time.
Also:
The Pratt Union, 26 Jul 1922, Wednesday
Mr. Doan, who had a stroke of apoplexy Saturday, is reported to not be improving any.
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The Pratt Tribune, 27 Jul 1922, Thursday
W. S. DOAN DEAD
William S. Doan, retired farmer and well known citizen, died at his home, 416 North Iuka, at 10:45 o'clock last night after a short illness. Mr. Doan was stricken with paralysis last Saturday morning. He was 70 years of age. Mr. Doan was born in Ontario, Canada, January 28, 1852, and was 70 years, five months and 28 days old. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the family home at 4 o'clock. Interment will be made here. Besides his widow, he leaves the following children: Albert A. Doan of Windsor, Colo.; George Doan of Alma, Mo.; Frank and James Doan of La Junta, Colo.; and Mrs. George McGuire of Omaha.
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The Pratt Daily Tribune, 28 Jul 1922, Friday
WILLIAM S. DOAN
William S. Doan was born in Canada on January 28, 1852. He died at his home at 416 North Iuka Street in Pratt, Kansas, on Wednesday, July 26, at the age of 70 years and six months. He came to the United States with his parents and they made their home at Grand Rapids, Mich., until he was about 18, when he came to Cherokee county, Kansas, and settled there. On October 18, 1873, he was married to Miss Mary Jarvis at Columbus, Kansas. Nine children graced their home. They were William, who died in 1913. George, of Alma, Neb.; Mrs. Minnie Phillips, of Iuka, Kans.; Albert A., of Windsor, Colo.; Frank and James, of La Junta, Colo.; Mary Pearl McGuire, of Omaha, Neb.; Sadie B. McManis and Chester Doan, of this city. All were present at the time of his death and funeral services.
He moved with his family to Geneseo in 1889 where they lived years but later moved to McPherson county, and in 1902 they came to Pratt county and purchased the farm home which they just recently sold. It is located five miles northwest of Pratt. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Doan retired and purchased a cozy home at 416 North Iuka street and have lived there since. Mr. Doan obeyed the gospel and was baptized in 1879 by evangelist George Owens at Columbus, Kansas. He has been very active in church work ever since. He has been of great assistance to the Church of Christ wherever he has lived and in this city was instrumental in establishing the church.
He was never found wanting in his life among men. His kindly and genial influence bore a wonderful reflection of the godly life that he lived and he stood well in every community in which he resided. He leaves his wife, who has been a devoted companion and helper through life, together with his eight children and twenty-seven grandchildren, who were at his bedside when he departed this life.
Funeral services were held at the home at 4:00 this afternoon, conducted by Evangelist Clothier of Kinsley.
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The Modern Light (Cherokee Co, KS)
Thursday, Aug. 3, 1922
p. 1, col. 3
Death of Mr. Doan
Word was received here the last of the week that W. S. Doan, a brother-in-law of Mrs. A. D. Washburn of this city, died Thursday at his home in Pratt, Kas. Mr. Doan was a resident of this county for a number of years before the family moved to western Kansas about 25 years ago. He was only ill one week, having suffered a stroke of paralysis the Thursday before his death.
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William Doan in the Kansas, County Marriage Records, 1811-1911
Name: William Doan
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1852
Marriage Date: 12 Oct 1873
Marriage Place: Cherokee, Kansas, USA
Spouse: Mary Jarvis
Film Number: 001404795
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