THE HAVENSVILLE REVIEW 21 JUNE 1906
Grace Ann Butler, the only daughter of Moses and Hanna Shepherd, was born in Clinton county, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1830. Departed this life at America City, Kansas June 11, 1906, after an illness of several weeks. Age 75 years, 7 months and 60 days. The other members of the family consisted of five brothers, Joseph, Thomas, Daniel, Matthias, Peter, and William, all, who had preceded her to the great beyond. Her father was a soldier in the war of 1812.
With her parents she moved to Robinson, Illinois, and while residing at this place was united in marriage to John H. Higgens. To this union six children were born, four daughters and two sons, who survive her and have grown to manhood and womanhood, viz; Hannah Pitcher, Havensville, Kansas; Laura Butler, Sycamore, Oregon; Martha Jacobia, Fairview, Kansas; Ruth Sholty,, Havensville, Kansas; Grant and William Higgins, America City, Kansas.
In 1860 the deceased with her husband emigrated to Kansas and participated in the early struggles of pioneer life. During the late war when Gen. Price was threatening an invasion of the state a company of Home Guards was organized and John Higgins selected as captain. A few years later, the husband while on a hunting expedition in the western part of the state, was ambushed and killed by savages July 14, 1867. With the courage of a Spartan, the widow labored on and reared the family. On Jan. 20, 1976, she was married to Jonathan Butler and for the the second time was left a widow Aug. 3, 1884.
About 30 years ago she united with the Christian church under the preaching of Father Downing and steadfastly kept the faith until the end. Funeral services were held from the Union church at America City, June 12, 1906, at 10 o'clock, interment being made in local cemetery. Rev. Butler of Corning officiating. The casket was covered with floral offerings from relatives and friends. A large number of friends were present to pay their last respects.
Grace Ann Butler, the only daughter of Moses and Hanna Shepherd, was born in Clinton county, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1830. Departed this life at America City, Kansas June 11, 1906, after an illness of several weeks. Age 75 years, 7 months and 60 days. The other members of the family consisted of five brothers, Joseph, Thomas, Daniel, Matthias, Peter, and William, all, who had preceded her to the great beyond. Her father was a soldier in the war of 1812.
With her parents she moved to Robinson, Illinois, and while residing at this place was united in marriage to John H. Higgens. To this union six children were born, four daughters and two sons, who survive her and have grown to manhood and womanhood, viz; Hannah Pitcher, Havensville, Kansas; Laura Butler, Sycamore, Oregon; Martha Jacobia, Fairview, Kansas; Ruth Sholty,, Havensville, Kansas; Grant and William Higgins, America City, Kansas.
In 1860 the deceased with her husband emigrated to Kansas and participated in the early struggles of pioneer life. During the late war when Gen. Price was threatening an invasion of the state a company of Home Guards was organized and John Higgins selected as captain. A few years later, the husband while on a hunting expedition in the western part of the state, was ambushed and killed by savages July 14, 1867. With the courage of a Spartan, the widow labored on and reared the family. On Jan. 20, 1976, she was married to Jonathan Butler and for the the second time was left a widow Aug. 3, 1884.
About 30 years ago she united with the Christian church under the preaching of Father Downing and steadfastly kept the faith until the end. Funeral services were held from the Union church at America City, June 12, 1906, at 10 o'clock, interment being made in local cemetery. Rev. Butler of Corning officiating. The casket was covered with floral offerings from relatives and friends. A large number of friends were present to pay their last respects.
THE HAVENSVILLE REVIEW 21 JUNE 1906
Grace Ann Butler, the only daughter of Moses and Hanna Shepherd, was born in Clinton county, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1830. Departed this life at America City, Kansas June 11, 1906, after an illness of several weeks. Age 75 years, 7 months and 60 days. The other members of the family consisted of five brothers, Joseph, Thomas, Daniel, Matthias, Peter, and William, all, who had preceded her to the great beyond. Her father was a soldier in the war of 1812.
With her parents she moved to Robinson, Illinois, and while residing at this place was united in marriage to John H. Higgens. To this union six children were born, four daughters and two sons, who survive her and have grown to manhood and womanhood, viz; Hannah Pitcher, Havensville, Kansas; Laura Butler, Sycamore, Oregon; Martha Jacobia, Fairview, Kansas; Ruth Sholty,, Havensville, Kansas; Grant and William Higgins, America City, Kansas.
In 1860 the deceased with her husband emigrated to Kansas and participated in the early struggles of pioneer life. During the late war when Gen. Price was threatening an invasion of the state a company of Home Guards was organized and John Higgins selected as captain. A few years later, the husband while on a hunting expedition in the western part of the state, was ambushed and killed by savages July 14, 1867. With the courage of a Spartan, the widow labored on and reared the family. On Jan. 20, 1976, she was married to Jonathan Butler and for the the second time was left a widow Aug. 3, 1884.
About 30 years ago she united with the Christian church under the preaching of Father Downing and steadfastly kept the faith until the end. Funeral services were held from the Union church at America City, June 12, 1906, at 10 o'clock, interment being made in local cemetery. Rev. Butler of Corning officiating. The casket was covered with floral offerings from relatives and friends. A large number of friends were present to pay their last respects.
Grace Ann Butler, the only daughter of Moses and Hanna Shepherd, was born in Clinton county, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1830. Departed this life at America City, Kansas June 11, 1906, after an illness of several weeks. Age 75 years, 7 months and 60 days. The other members of the family consisted of five brothers, Joseph, Thomas, Daniel, Matthias, Peter, and William, all, who had preceded her to the great beyond. Her father was a soldier in the war of 1812.
With her parents she moved to Robinson, Illinois, and while residing at this place was united in marriage to John H. Higgens. To this union six children were born, four daughters and two sons, who survive her and have grown to manhood and womanhood, viz; Hannah Pitcher, Havensville, Kansas; Laura Butler, Sycamore, Oregon; Martha Jacobia, Fairview, Kansas; Ruth Sholty,, Havensville, Kansas; Grant and William Higgins, America City, Kansas.
In 1860 the deceased with her husband emigrated to Kansas and participated in the early struggles of pioneer life. During the late war when Gen. Price was threatening an invasion of the state a company of Home Guards was organized and John Higgins selected as captain. A few years later, the husband while on a hunting expedition in the western part of the state, was ambushed and killed by savages July 14, 1867. With the courage of a Spartan, the widow labored on and reared the family. On Jan. 20, 1976, she was married to Jonathan Butler and for the the second time was left a widow Aug. 3, 1884.
About 30 years ago she united with the Christian church under the preaching of Father Downing and steadfastly kept the faith until the end. Funeral services were held from the Union church at America City, June 12, 1906, at 10 o'clock, interment being made in local cemetery. Rev. Butler of Corning officiating. The casket was covered with floral offerings from relatives and friends. A large number of friends were present to pay their last respects.
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