Battle Creek Enterprise, Madison County, NE pg.1
Thurs. Apr. 21, 1927
MF 071.8254 BAT Reel # 13
JOSEPH DUFPHEY, PIONEER VIRGINIAN, PASSES AWAY
Death Comes After Comparatively Short Illness--Located Near Battle Creek in 1873
Joseph Dufphey, among the early settlers of Madison County and a pioneer business man of Battle Creek, passed away at his home at 10 o'clock last Saturday morning following a comparatively short illness. Over a year ago Mr. Dufphey underwent a serious operation and though apparently he had almost completely regained his health, a resultant heart affection recently developed and his decline was rapid.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, when hundreds of relatives and friends from various sections of the county gathered to pay last respects. So great was the attendance that less than half were able to gain admittance to the church. Following a sermon by Elder George Jones of Knoxville, Iowa, burial was made at Union cemetery.
Joseph H. Dufphey was a native of Virginia, born in Grayson county September 22, 1851, and had reached the age of 75 years, 7 months and 1 day. Having attained his majority in the mother state he set out for the Great West in 1873, locating on a homestead southwest of Battle Creek, Nebraska, which farm home is still retained by the family. Sucessful in converting bleak prairie into a wonderfully productive farm, Mr. Dufphey made a visit to the old home and returned with a bride, Miss Amelia Brown, to whom he was married on February 25, 1879, at Old Town, Virginia. Leaving the farm in 1892, he secured a home in Battle Creek and was engaged in business at this place until 1905, when he disposed of his business property and retired. Though his circumstances would have permitted it, a life of ease was not to his liking and much of his time during the past twenty years was given to the active management of his farm property.
In the passing of Joe Dufphey Madison County loses another of its pioneers who did much toward making the country what it is today, and Battle Creek keenly feels the loss of a most valued citizen. Mr. Dufphey enjoyed the close friendship of men in all walks of life and though he was not a man given to asking favors of others, there are many to testify to his liberality in never refusing aid when that aid would promote the welfare and happiness of a friend or associate. The Golden Rule was his creed and few are the men who regarded more its strict observance.
Surviving are the wife, one son, Jack Dufphey of Battle Creek, and one daughter, Mrs. Belle Thomas of Waterville, Kansas. Among other relatives of the county are two brothers, Tom Dufphey of Tilden and Lawrence Dufphey of Battle Creek.
Thurs. Apr. 21, 1927
MF 071.8254 BAT Reel # 13
JOSEPH DUFPHEY, PIONEER VIRGINIAN, PASSES AWAY
Death Comes After Comparatively Short Illness--Located Near Battle Creek in 1873
Joseph Dufphey, among the early settlers of Madison County and a pioneer business man of Battle Creek, passed away at his home at 10 o'clock last Saturday morning following a comparatively short illness. Over a year ago Mr. Dufphey underwent a serious operation and though apparently he had almost completely regained his health, a resultant heart affection recently developed and his decline was rapid.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, when hundreds of relatives and friends from various sections of the county gathered to pay last respects. So great was the attendance that less than half were able to gain admittance to the church. Following a sermon by Elder George Jones of Knoxville, Iowa, burial was made at Union cemetery.
Joseph H. Dufphey was a native of Virginia, born in Grayson county September 22, 1851, and had reached the age of 75 years, 7 months and 1 day. Having attained his majority in the mother state he set out for the Great West in 1873, locating on a homestead southwest of Battle Creek, Nebraska, which farm home is still retained by the family. Sucessful in converting bleak prairie into a wonderfully productive farm, Mr. Dufphey made a visit to the old home and returned with a bride, Miss Amelia Brown, to whom he was married on February 25, 1879, at Old Town, Virginia. Leaving the farm in 1892, he secured a home in Battle Creek and was engaged in business at this place until 1905, when he disposed of his business property and retired. Though his circumstances would have permitted it, a life of ease was not to his liking and much of his time during the past twenty years was given to the active management of his farm property.
In the passing of Joe Dufphey Madison County loses another of its pioneers who did much toward making the country what it is today, and Battle Creek keenly feels the loss of a most valued citizen. Mr. Dufphey enjoyed the close friendship of men in all walks of life and though he was not a man given to asking favors of others, there are many to testify to his liberality in never refusing aid when that aid would promote the welfare and happiness of a friend or associate. The Golden Rule was his creed and few are the men who regarded more its strict observance.
Surviving are the wife, one son, Jack Dufphey of Battle Creek, and one daughter, Mrs. Belle Thomas of Waterville, Kansas. Among other relatives of the county are two brothers, Tom Dufphey of Tilden and Lawrence Dufphey of Battle Creek.
Battle Creek Enterprise, Madison County, NE pg.1
Thurs. Apr. 21, 1927
MF 071.8254 BAT Reel # 13
JOSEPH DUFPHEY, PIONEER VIRGINIAN, PASSES AWAY
Death Comes After Comparatively Short Illness--Located Near Battle Creek in 1873
Joseph Dufphey, among the early settlers of Madison County and a pioneer business man of Battle Creek, passed away at his home at 10 o'clock last Saturday morning following a comparatively short illness. Over a year ago Mr. Dufphey underwent a serious operation and though apparently he had almost completely regained his health, a resultant heart affection recently developed and his decline was rapid.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, when hundreds of relatives and friends from various sections of the county gathered to pay last respects. So great was the attendance that less than half were able to gain admittance to the church. Following a sermon by Elder George Jones of Knoxville, Iowa, burial was made at Union cemetery.
Joseph H. Dufphey was a native of Virginia, born in Grayson county September 22, 1851, and had reached the age of 75 years, 7 months and 1 day. Having attained his majority in the mother state he set out for the Great West in 1873, locating on a homestead southwest of Battle Creek, Nebraska, which farm home is still retained by the family. Sucessful in converting bleak prairie into a wonderfully productive farm, Mr. Dufphey made a visit to the old home and returned with a bride, Miss Amelia Brown, to whom he was married on February 25, 1879, at Old Town, Virginia. Leaving the farm in 1892, he secured a home in Battle Creek and was engaged in business at this place until 1905, when he disposed of his business property and retired. Though his circumstances would have permitted it, a life of ease was not to his liking and much of his time during the past twenty years was given to the active management of his farm property.
In the passing of Joe Dufphey Madison County loses another of its pioneers who did much toward making the country what it is today, and Battle Creek keenly feels the loss of a most valued citizen. Mr. Dufphey enjoyed the close friendship of men in all walks of life and though he was not a man given to asking favors of others, there are many to testify to his liberality in never refusing aid when that aid would promote the welfare and happiness of a friend or associate. The Golden Rule was his creed and few are the men who regarded more its strict observance.
Surviving are the wife, one son, Jack Dufphey of Battle Creek, and one daughter, Mrs. Belle Thomas of Waterville, Kansas. Among other relatives of the county are two brothers, Tom Dufphey of Tilden and Lawrence Dufphey of Battle Creek.
Thurs. Apr. 21, 1927
MF 071.8254 BAT Reel # 13
JOSEPH DUFPHEY, PIONEER VIRGINIAN, PASSES AWAY
Death Comes After Comparatively Short Illness--Located Near Battle Creek in 1873
Joseph Dufphey, among the early settlers of Madison County and a pioneer business man of Battle Creek, passed away at his home at 10 o'clock last Saturday morning following a comparatively short illness. Over a year ago Mr. Dufphey underwent a serious operation and though apparently he had almost completely regained his health, a resultant heart affection recently developed and his decline was rapid.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, when hundreds of relatives and friends from various sections of the county gathered to pay last respects. So great was the attendance that less than half were able to gain admittance to the church. Following a sermon by Elder George Jones of Knoxville, Iowa, burial was made at Union cemetery.
Joseph H. Dufphey was a native of Virginia, born in Grayson county September 22, 1851, and had reached the age of 75 years, 7 months and 1 day. Having attained his majority in the mother state he set out for the Great West in 1873, locating on a homestead southwest of Battle Creek, Nebraska, which farm home is still retained by the family. Sucessful in converting bleak prairie into a wonderfully productive farm, Mr. Dufphey made a visit to the old home and returned with a bride, Miss Amelia Brown, to whom he was married on February 25, 1879, at Old Town, Virginia. Leaving the farm in 1892, he secured a home in Battle Creek and was engaged in business at this place until 1905, when he disposed of his business property and retired. Though his circumstances would have permitted it, a life of ease was not to his liking and much of his time during the past twenty years was given to the active management of his farm property.
In the passing of Joe Dufphey Madison County loses another of its pioneers who did much toward making the country what it is today, and Battle Creek keenly feels the loss of a most valued citizen. Mr. Dufphey enjoyed the close friendship of men in all walks of life and though he was not a man given to asking favors of others, there are many to testify to his liberality in never refusing aid when that aid would promote the welfare and happiness of a friend or associate. The Golden Rule was his creed and few are the men who regarded more its strict observance.
Surviving are the wife, one son, Jack Dufphey of Battle Creek, and one daughter, Mrs. Belle Thomas of Waterville, Kansas. Among other relatives of the county are two brothers, Tom Dufphey of Tilden and Lawrence Dufphey of Battle Creek.
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