From an unknown newspaper
Stanton Edward Blackburn was born July 30, 1896 on a farm near Stafford, Kansas to James Stanton and Nancy Elizabeth Blackburn and passed away August 2, 1978 at the age of 82. He was the last survivor of a large family which included Maude, Effie, Della and Amanda and three half-brothers Fletcher, Warner and John and a half-sister Margaret.
During World War I, Stanton enlisted in the Army and served in a machine gun company of the 137th regiment. He received the Silver Star citation for remaining on the battlefield in front of Montrebeau Wood when the machine gun company had to retreat. Stanton gave first aid to the wounded and rescued a fellow comrade under fire. He was in the trenches in France when the Armistice was signed.
After returning home from the war, Stanton took a motorcycle trip through the western United States and Canada. He often spoke of his trip experiences. His keen interest and skill in mathematics led him to attend Salt City business College in Hutchinson, Kansas. He later returned to Stafford to care for his ailing father. He then learned the blacksmith trade by being employed by the Asa Jolly Blacksmith Shop. He also worked as a mechanic for te Herman Steineke Garage. In 1920 he began farming which became a lifetime occupation.
On February 22, 1930 he was married to Lois Mae Shinkle at Haviland, Kansas. They lived on a farm only a mile and one-half from his birthplace.
Two daughters were born to this marriage, Diane and Nancy Ellen. His wife, Lois preceded him in death in 1968.
In 1972, James Lanigan, a grandson came to Stafford to make his home with him and to begin farming. Stanton remained an active farmer until last year.
Stanton was interested in plant genetics and hybridizing. In 1941 he developed a new variety of wheat by means of selection, which he named Stafford. He also was an avid flower gardener specializing in the growing of roses, peonies, iris, dahlias and gladiolas and developed some varieties of his own. He also had a small orchard and experimented in plant grafting. His generosity with his fruits, vegetables, and flowers was well known in the community as he enjoyed sharing and giving to his friends and civic organizations.
Stanton was an inventor, designing and building a seed cleaner which was featured in a farm publication. He often wrote the guest editorial for the Stafford Courier and was not afraid to express his opinions. One of his greatest concerns was conservation of natural resources.
His sense of humor, patience, concern, generosity and love will long be remembered by his family and friends.
Survivors are two daughters, Nancy Ellen Jolly, Birmingham, Michigan and Diane Lanigan, Arlington Heights, Illinois; five grandchildren, Michael Avery, Birmingham, Michigan; James Lanigan, Stafford; Gregory, Sarah and Rachel Lanaigan, Arlington Heights, Illinois; and one great-granddaughter.
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From an unknown newspaper
Stanton Edward Blackburn was born July 30, 1896 on a farm near Stafford, Kansas to James Stanton and Nancy Elizabeth Blackburn and passed away August 2, 1978 at the age of 82. He was the last survivor of a large family which included Maude, Effie, Della and Amanda and three half-brothers Fletcher, Warner and John and a half-sister Margaret.
During World War I, Stanton enlisted in the Army and served in a machine gun company of the 137th regiment. He received the Silver Star citation for remaining on the battlefield in front of Montrebeau Wood when the machine gun company had to retreat. Stanton gave first aid to the wounded and rescued a fellow comrade under fire. He was in the trenches in France when the Armistice was signed.
After returning home from the war, Stanton took a motorcycle trip through the western United States and Canada. He often spoke of his trip experiences. His keen interest and skill in mathematics led him to attend Salt City business College in Hutchinson, Kansas. He later returned to Stafford to care for his ailing father. He then learned the blacksmith trade by being employed by the Asa Jolly Blacksmith Shop. He also worked as a mechanic for te Herman Steineke Garage. In 1920 he began farming which became a lifetime occupation.
On February 22, 1930 he was married to Lois Mae Shinkle at Haviland, Kansas. They lived on a farm only a mile and one-half from his birthplace.
Two daughters were born to this marriage, Diane and Nancy Ellen. His wife, Lois preceded him in death in 1968.
In 1972, James Lanigan, a grandson came to Stafford to make his home with him and to begin farming. Stanton remained an active farmer until last year.
Stanton was interested in plant genetics and hybridizing. In 1941 he developed a new variety of wheat by means of selection, which he named Stafford. He also was an avid flower gardener specializing in the growing of roses, peonies, iris, dahlias and gladiolas and developed some varieties of his own. He also had a small orchard and experimented in plant grafting. His generosity with his fruits, vegetables, and flowers was well known in the community as he enjoyed sharing and giving to his friends and civic organizations.
Stanton was an inventor, designing and building a seed cleaner which was featured in a farm publication. He often wrote the guest editorial for the Stafford Courier and was not afraid to express his opinions. One of his greatest concerns was conservation of natural resources.
His sense of humor, patience, concern, generosity and love will long be remembered by his family and friends.
Survivors are two daughters, Nancy Ellen Jolly, Birmingham, Michigan and Diane Lanigan, Arlington Heights, Illinois; five grandchildren, Michael Avery, Birmingham, Michigan; James Lanigan, Stafford; Gregory, Sarah and Rachel Lanaigan, Arlington Heights, Illinois; and one great-granddaughter.
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