Addison A. Pyle was born near Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, West Virginia, March 22, 1847, the son of George I. and Elizabeth Arnott Pyle.
He was one of a family of 9 children, 2 of whom survive - G.W. Pyle, of Morrill, Kansas, and Mrs. Jane McNeer, of Marie, W.Va. He passed away June 24, 1931, at his home in Morrill, Kansas. Addison Pyle was reared in a little mountain home, educated in the schools near his home.
For a time he taught school in West Virginia. At the age of 17 years he responded to the call of his loved southland, joined the Confederate army, becoming a member of Wallace's Reserves in August, 1864. Mr. Pyle came to Kansas in October, 1873, and since that time has become a part of the very fabric of Brown County. On March 23, 1877, he married Ellen M. Belts, of Fairview. To this union were born 6 children, 3 of whom, William Everett, Robert Edgar, and Mary Alice, are deceased.
Besides his brother and sister, he is survived by his 2 daughters, Grace and Edna of the home address, a son, Dr. Chas. A. Pyle, of Manhattan, Kansas, and 2 grandchildren, Marjorie and Robert of Manhattan. His wife died October 3, 1899, and for the past 32 years he has held his home together with the help of his children. In 1880 he bot his farm home one mile east of Morrill, built the house where he made his home for 40 years. At the age of 73 he retired from active farming, moved to his present residence in Morrill where he has lived the past 11 years.
Mr. Pyle was one of the outstanding farmers, stockmen of this community. He loved animals, was known for the excellent care he gave his stock at all times. He was an especially good horseman, his devotion was shown in the consideration he showed his horses under all conditions. Few men have been so active over so long a period of time. At an early age Mr. Pyle became a member of the Methodist Church, for the past 50 years has been an active, loyal member of the Methodist Church of Morrill.
To know Mr. Pyle was to love him for his many fine qualities. He was devoted to his friends, especially to his family - a generous husband, a loving father. All these years have been devoted to holding his home intact, a beautiful devotion grew up between Mr. Pyle, his 2 daughters, Grace and Edna, who have remained in the home with him. An upright man, a loving father has left us to be at rest with his Master on high. The benediction of a beautiful life of service remains with his family as the spirit of a great soul launched out into the great beyond.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, June 26, 1931, at 2'oclock at the Methodist Church, conducted by Mr. Pyle's beloved pastor, Rev. G.C. Meyer, assisted by Rev. Rissler of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McMillan, Mrs. R.B. Meyers, and Fred Elliott sang the favorite songs of Mr. Pyle, "Lead Kindly Light", "Jesus Savior Pilot Me", and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye". Body bearers were old friends. They were Rufus Miller, Will Fisher, D.M. Meyers, Elmer Oldfield, O.C. Tucker, and William Whistler. Interment was in the Morrill Cemetery near his wife, sons and mother. Relatives and friends from out of town who came for the funeral were Dr. & Mrs. C.A. Pyle; Marjorie and Robert of Manhattan, Kansas; Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Mosser and children of Topeka, Kansas; Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Jacques and children of Chanute, Kansas; Sidney Frink of Fairview, Kansas; Mr. & Mrs. M. Wikle of Whiting, Kansas.
He was one of a family of 9 children, 2 of whom survive - G.W. Pyle, of Morrill, Kansas, and Mrs. Jane McNeer, of Marie, W.Va. He passed away June 24, 1931, at his home in Morrill, Kansas. Addison Pyle was reared in a little mountain home, educated in the schools near his home.
For a time he taught school in West Virginia. At the age of 17 years he responded to the call of his loved southland, joined the Confederate army, becoming a member of Wallace's Reserves in August, 1864. Mr. Pyle came to Kansas in October, 1873, and since that time has become a part of the very fabric of Brown County. On March 23, 1877, he married Ellen M. Belts, of Fairview. To this union were born 6 children, 3 of whom, William Everett, Robert Edgar, and Mary Alice, are deceased.
Besides his brother and sister, he is survived by his 2 daughters, Grace and Edna of the home address, a son, Dr. Chas. A. Pyle, of Manhattan, Kansas, and 2 grandchildren, Marjorie and Robert of Manhattan. His wife died October 3, 1899, and for the past 32 years he has held his home together with the help of his children. In 1880 he bot his farm home one mile east of Morrill, built the house where he made his home for 40 years. At the age of 73 he retired from active farming, moved to his present residence in Morrill where he has lived the past 11 years.
Mr. Pyle was one of the outstanding farmers, stockmen of this community. He loved animals, was known for the excellent care he gave his stock at all times. He was an especially good horseman, his devotion was shown in the consideration he showed his horses under all conditions. Few men have been so active over so long a period of time. At an early age Mr. Pyle became a member of the Methodist Church, for the past 50 years has been an active, loyal member of the Methodist Church of Morrill.
To know Mr. Pyle was to love him for his many fine qualities. He was devoted to his friends, especially to his family - a generous husband, a loving father. All these years have been devoted to holding his home intact, a beautiful devotion grew up between Mr. Pyle, his 2 daughters, Grace and Edna, who have remained in the home with him. An upright man, a loving father has left us to be at rest with his Master on high. The benediction of a beautiful life of service remains with his family as the spirit of a great soul launched out into the great beyond.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, June 26, 1931, at 2'oclock at the Methodist Church, conducted by Mr. Pyle's beloved pastor, Rev. G.C. Meyer, assisted by Rev. Rissler of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McMillan, Mrs. R.B. Meyers, and Fred Elliott sang the favorite songs of Mr. Pyle, "Lead Kindly Light", "Jesus Savior Pilot Me", and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye". Body bearers were old friends. They were Rufus Miller, Will Fisher, D.M. Meyers, Elmer Oldfield, O.C. Tucker, and William Whistler. Interment was in the Morrill Cemetery near his wife, sons and mother. Relatives and friends from out of town who came for the funeral were Dr. & Mrs. C.A. Pyle; Marjorie and Robert of Manhattan, Kansas; Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Mosser and children of Topeka, Kansas; Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Jacques and children of Chanute, Kansas; Sidney Frink of Fairview, Kansas; Mr. & Mrs. M. Wikle of Whiting, Kansas.
Addison A. Pyle was born near Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, West Virginia, March 22, 1847, the son of George I. and Elizabeth Arnott Pyle.
He was one of a family of 9 children, 2 of whom survive - G.W. Pyle, of Morrill, Kansas, and Mrs. Jane McNeer, of Marie, W.Va. He passed away June 24, 1931, at his home in Morrill, Kansas. Addison Pyle was reared in a little mountain home, educated in the schools near his home.
For a time he taught school in West Virginia. At the age of 17 years he responded to the call of his loved southland, joined the Confederate army, becoming a member of Wallace's Reserves in August, 1864. Mr. Pyle came to Kansas in October, 1873, and since that time has become a part of the very fabric of Brown County. On March 23, 1877, he married Ellen M. Belts, of Fairview. To this union were born 6 children, 3 of whom, William Everett, Robert Edgar, and Mary Alice, are deceased.
Besides his brother and sister, he is survived by his 2 daughters, Grace and Edna of the home address, a son, Dr. Chas. A. Pyle, of Manhattan, Kansas, and 2 grandchildren, Marjorie and Robert of Manhattan. His wife died October 3, 1899, and for the past 32 years he has held his home together with the help of his children. In 1880 he bot his farm home one mile east of Morrill, built the house where he made his home for 40 years. At the age of 73 he retired from active farming, moved to his present residence in Morrill where he has lived the past 11 years.
Mr. Pyle was one of the outstanding farmers, stockmen of this community. He loved animals, was known for the excellent care he gave his stock at all times. He was an especially good horseman, his devotion was shown in the consideration he showed his horses under all conditions. Few men have been so active over so long a period of time. At an early age Mr. Pyle became a member of the Methodist Church, for the past 50 years has been an active, loyal member of the Methodist Church of Morrill.
To know Mr. Pyle was to love him for his many fine qualities. He was devoted to his friends, especially to his family - a generous husband, a loving father. All these years have been devoted to holding his home intact, a beautiful devotion grew up between Mr. Pyle, his 2 daughters, Grace and Edna, who have remained in the home with him. An upright man, a loving father has left us to be at rest with his Master on high. The benediction of a beautiful life of service remains with his family as the spirit of a great soul launched out into the great beyond.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, June 26, 1931, at 2'oclock at the Methodist Church, conducted by Mr. Pyle's beloved pastor, Rev. G.C. Meyer, assisted by Rev. Rissler of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McMillan, Mrs. R.B. Meyers, and Fred Elliott sang the favorite songs of Mr. Pyle, "Lead Kindly Light", "Jesus Savior Pilot Me", and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye". Body bearers were old friends. They were Rufus Miller, Will Fisher, D.M. Meyers, Elmer Oldfield, O.C. Tucker, and William Whistler. Interment was in the Morrill Cemetery near his wife, sons and mother. Relatives and friends from out of town who came for the funeral were Dr. & Mrs. C.A. Pyle; Marjorie and Robert of Manhattan, Kansas; Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Mosser and children of Topeka, Kansas; Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Jacques and children of Chanute, Kansas; Sidney Frink of Fairview, Kansas; Mr. & Mrs. M. Wikle of Whiting, Kansas.
He was one of a family of 9 children, 2 of whom survive - G.W. Pyle, of Morrill, Kansas, and Mrs. Jane McNeer, of Marie, W.Va. He passed away June 24, 1931, at his home in Morrill, Kansas. Addison Pyle was reared in a little mountain home, educated in the schools near his home.
For a time he taught school in West Virginia. At the age of 17 years he responded to the call of his loved southland, joined the Confederate army, becoming a member of Wallace's Reserves in August, 1864. Mr. Pyle came to Kansas in October, 1873, and since that time has become a part of the very fabric of Brown County. On March 23, 1877, he married Ellen M. Belts, of Fairview. To this union were born 6 children, 3 of whom, William Everett, Robert Edgar, and Mary Alice, are deceased.
Besides his brother and sister, he is survived by his 2 daughters, Grace and Edna of the home address, a son, Dr. Chas. A. Pyle, of Manhattan, Kansas, and 2 grandchildren, Marjorie and Robert of Manhattan. His wife died October 3, 1899, and for the past 32 years he has held his home together with the help of his children. In 1880 he bot his farm home one mile east of Morrill, built the house where he made his home for 40 years. At the age of 73 he retired from active farming, moved to his present residence in Morrill where he has lived the past 11 years.
Mr. Pyle was one of the outstanding farmers, stockmen of this community. He loved animals, was known for the excellent care he gave his stock at all times. He was an especially good horseman, his devotion was shown in the consideration he showed his horses under all conditions. Few men have been so active over so long a period of time. At an early age Mr. Pyle became a member of the Methodist Church, for the past 50 years has been an active, loyal member of the Methodist Church of Morrill.
To know Mr. Pyle was to love him for his many fine qualities. He was devoted to his friends, especially to his family - a generous husband, a loving father. All these years have been devoted to holding his home intact, a beautiful devotion grew up between Mr. Pyle, his 2 daughters, Grace and Edna, who have remained in the home with him. An upright man, a loving father has left us to be at rest with his Master on high. The benediction of a beautiful life of service remains with his family as the spirit of a great soul launched out into the great beyond.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, June 26, 1931, at 2'oclock at the Methodist Church, conducted by Mr. Pyle's beloved pastor, Rev. G.C. Meyer, assisted by Rev. Rissler of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McMillan, Mrs. R.B. Meyers, and Fred Elliott sang the favorite songs of Mr. Pyle, "Lead Kindly Light", "Jesus Savior Pilot Me", and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye". Body bearers were old friends. They were Rufus Miller, Will Fisher, D.M. Meyers, Elmer Oldfield, O.C. Tucker, and William Whistler. Interment was in the Morrill Cemetery near his wife, sons and mother. Relatives and friends from out of town who came for the funeral were Dr. & Mrs. C.A. Pyle; Marjorie and Robert of Manhattan, Kansas; Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Mosser and children of Topeka, Kansas; Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Jacques and children of Chanute, Kansas; Sidney Frink of Fairview, Kansas; Mr. & Mrs. M. Wikle of Whiting, Kansas.
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