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Thomas Lawrence Longley Mantor

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Thomas Lawrence Longley Mantor

Birth
Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, USA
Death
30 Jan 1919 (aged 72)
Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas, USA
Burial
Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section F Row 15
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On stone with Olive Shelden Mantor


Arkansas City Daily Traveler
Arkansas City, Kansas
Thursday, January 30, 1919
Page 8

Death of T.L. Mantor.

Another Old Time Resident Here Passed Away Today.

Thomas L. Mantor, of 302 North A street, one of the city's best known and highly respected citizens, who has been sick for the past year and a half died at the family residence at 7 o'clock this morning. Mr. Mantor had beein in failing health for a long time and his death was not unexpected at this time. He leaves a wife, two sisters, a nephew and several other relatives to mourn his death. Mr. and Mrs. Mantor have resided in Arkansas City since 1874 and they have always been among the best people of the community. The sisters of the deceased are Mrs. F.A. True of Ardmore, Okla., and Mrs. Lorenzo Goff of Winfield. Mrs. Goff and her daughter, Miss Mable, came to the city this afternoon. The nephew of Mr. Mantor is Frank Mantor of this city.

Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Mantor leave no children. He was a member of the Masonic order and the A.O.U.W. lodge of this city. The Masons will have charge of the funeral services, which will be announced later. The wife desires to await the arrival of other relativs before completing the arrangements.

Thomas L. Mantor was born in Saratoga Springs, New York, July 4, 1840. He came to Kansas and settled at Emporia in 1868. At that place he was united in marriage to Miss Olive Sheldon on October 18, 1868. They moved to Arkansas City in 1874 and have since resided here. Since 1884 they have resided at the present home place. In the early days of Kansas Mr. Mantor was engaged as a building contractor. After coming here he was employed in A.A. Newman's store and later in the Thos. Matlock store, for a good many years.. He was prominent in city affairs for a number of years and at one time held the office of city street commissioner.

Mr. Mantor was up town the last time in July 1918. Mrs. Mantor's brother, Marion Sheldon, has been here with the family for the past four months. In the death of Mr. Mantor the city and community loses one of its best citizens. Mr. Mantor was a tre friend to all who knew him.

In is announced that the body will be interred in the Parker cemetery and the funeral arrangements probably will be made tomorrow.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
On stone with Olive Shelden Mantor


Arkansas City Daily Traveler
Arkansas City, Kansas
Thursday, January 30, 1919
Page 8

Death of T.L. Mantor.

Another Old Time Resident Here Passed Away Today.

Thomas L. Mantor, of 302 North A street, one of the city's best known and highly respected citizens, who has been sick for the past year and a half died at the family residence at 7 o'clock this morning. Mr. Mantor had beein in failing health for a long time and his death was not unexpected at this time. He leaves a wife, two sisters, a nephew and several other relatives to mourn his death. Mr. and Mrs. Mantor have resided in Arkansas City since 1874 and they have always been among the best people of the community. The sisters of the deceased are Mrs. F.A. True of Ardmore, Okla., and Mrs. Lorenzo Goff of Winfield. Mrs. Goff and her daughter, Miss Mable, came to the city this afternoon. The nephew of Mr. Mantor is Frank Mantor of this city.

Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Mantor leave no children. He was a member of the Masonic order and the A.O.U.W. lodge of this city. The Masons will have charge of the funeral services, which will be announced later. The wife desires to await the arrival of other relativs before completing the arrangements.

Thomas L. Mantor was born in Saratoga Springs, New York, July 4, 1840. He came to Kansas and settled at Emporia in 1868. At that place he was united in marriage to Miss Olive Sheldon on October 18, 1868. They moved to Arkansas City in 1874 and have since resided here. Since 1884 they have resided at the present home place. In the early days of Kansas Mr. Mantor was engaged as a building contractor. After coming here he was employed in A.A. Newman's store and later in the Thos. Matlock store, for a good many years.. He was prominent in city affairs for a number of years and at one time held the office of city street commissioner.

Mr. Mantor was up town the last time in July 1918. Mrs. Mantor's brother, Marion Sheldon, has been here with the family for the past four months. In the death of Mr. Mantor the city and community loses one of its best citizens. Mr. Mantor was a tre friend to all who knew him.

In is announced that the body will be interred in the Parker cemetery and the funeral arrangements probably will be made tomorrow.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)


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