South Kansas Tribune, Wed., May 27, 1925
Old Soldiers Buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery and the Catholic Cemetery
Division 1 – Section F (now Old F)
Irby, S.W. ________Co. C. 54 Ind. Vol., Co. I, 117 Ind. Vol., Co. E. 149 Ind. Vol.
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Independence Daily Reporter, Thu., Dec. 23, 1920
S. W. IRBY DEAD
VETERAN FOLLOWS WIFE TO GRAVE IN 12 DAYS.
Was Long a Leading Figure in. G. A. R. Circles Here—Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon at 2:30.
Silas Wilson Irby, aged 82 years 10 months and 25 days, died at the family home, 4l4 South Penn avenue this morning at 2:30 o'clock. Death was due to heart trouble and pneumonia. Mr. Irby had been in failing health for the last two years, but was stricken with pneumonia only about two weeks ago. The deceased was born in Switzerland county, Indiana, in 1858, where he grew to manhood. In the fall of 1870 he came to Kansas from Vermillion, Ind., locating on a farm ten miles southwest of Independence. During the year 1883 he moved to this city and had been a resident here since that time.
Mr. Irby was a faithful member of the First Methodist church and also of the G. A. R., McPherson post No. 4. He was a good citizen and a man of high esteem and when physically able always took an active part in the affairs of the community.
He leaves to mourn his death, six daughters and three sons, Mrs. William Clay of Lenapah. Okla.; Mrs. Sarah Fredman of Ramona Okla.; Mrs. Sophie Shupp of Canyon City. Colo.; Mrs. Flora Haydon of Bartlesville, Okla.; Mrs. Nellie Watkins and Mrs. Ida Atkinson of Independence, W. L. Irby and S. L. Irby of Bolton and C. W. Irby of Independence. The funeral will be held from the home, 414 South Penn avenue, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Harry A. Gordon of the First Methodist church. Burial will be in Mount Hope.
Just about twelve days ago Mr. Irby's devoted, faithful wife passed to the great beyond and this no doubt hastened his death.
Transcribed by Bill Andres (47602571).
Contributor: Bill Andres (47602571) • [email protected]

Independence Daily Reporter, Thu., Dec. 23, 1920
S. W. IRBY DEAD
VETERAN FOLLOWS WIFE TO GRAVE IN 12 DAYS.
Was Long a Leading Figure in. G. A. R. Circles Here—Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon at 2:30.
Silas Wilson Irby, aged 82 years 10 months and 25 days, died at the family home, 4l4 South Penn avenue this morning at 2:30 o'clock. Death was due to heart trouble and pneumonia. Mr. Irby had been in failing health for the last two years, but was stricken with pneumonia only about two weeks ago. The deceased was born in Switzerland county, Indiana, in 1858, where he grew to manhood. In the fall of 1870 he came to Kansas from Vermillion, Ind., locating on a farm ten miles southwest of Independence. During the year 1883 he moved to this city and had been a resident here since that time.
Mr. Irby was a faithful member of the First Methodist church and also of the G. A. R., McPherson post No. 4. He was a good citizen and a man of high esteem and when physically able always took an active part in the affairs of the community.
He leaves to mourn his death, six daughters and three sons, Mrs. William Clay of Lenapah. Okla.; Mrs. Sarah Fredman of Ramona Okla.; Mrs. Sophie Shupp of Canyon City. Colo.; Mrs. Flora Haydon of Bartlesville, Okla.; Mrs. Nellie Watkins and Mrs. Ida Atkinson of Independence, W. L. Irby and S. L. Irby of Bolton and C. W. Irby of Independence. The funeral will be held from the home, 414 South Penn avenue, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Harry A. Gordon of the First Methodist church. Burial will be in Mount Hope.
Just about twelve days ago Mr. Irby's devoted, faithful wife passed to the great beyond and this no doubt hastened his death.
Transcribed by Bill Andres (47602571).
Contributor: Bill Andres (47602571) • [email protected]