Obit:
"Odessa Democrat" newspaper
William G. Wagoner, son of Rev. Edmond and Charlotte Wagoner, was born in Allen County, Kentucky, February 28, 1828. He was the sixth of nine sons. He grew to manhood in Kentucky. At the age of 21 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Cole in March, 1849. She journeyed with him for thirty years, and in the morning of July 31, 1879 she passed from this to the better world, leaving him to make the battle of life alone for thirty five years. Just a few days after his marriage he with four of his brothers broke the family circle in Kentucky and started for Missouri. It took more than a month to make the journey. His first summer in Missouri was spent near where Oak Grove is now located. In the fall of 1849 he removed to this county and began to improve his farm. Here upon this old homestead the seven children were born. Here he lived until six years ago, when he removed with his son-in-law to Odessa. After a long and useful life he died at the home of his youngest daughter, Mrs. J.E. Klapp, just as the morning light was breaking his soul passed from this to the better world, April 6, 1914.
Contributed by: Eric Wood
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Lexington Intelligencer, April 10, 1914
[Lexington, MO.]Death of W.G. WagonerRev. T.M. Cobb went to Odessa Wednesday for the purpose of conducting the funeral services of W.G. Wagoner, who died Wednesday morning at 5:30 at his home in Odessa. Mr. Wagoner was 87 years old, and had resided in this county for 64 years. The funeral was held yesterday morning at 11 o'clock from the McKendree chapel, 7 miles south of Odessa.
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Lexington Intelligencer, October 02, 1914
William G. Wagoner
Shakespeare has said: "The evil that men do lives after then, the good is often interred with their bones." This may be partly true, but we can not accept it entirely as being a fact. We believe that the good life of a good man will ever have its influence upon gene actions to come. In a little humble home nestling among the hills of old Kentucky on April 23, 1828, was born the subject of our sketch--William G. Wagoner. He lived in his native state until he was 21 years of age, at which time he was married to Miss Elizabeth Cole, and they moved to Missouri, and cast their lot in the southern part of Lafayette county in the edge of the timber. Here on his farm he toiled and labored for many years. He and his wife were parents of four sons and three daughters. His wife died thirty-five years ago, and one daughter also went to the better world before him. The remaining six children, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren live to mourn the loss of this dear old father and grandfather.
Sixty-five years ago "Uncle Bill," as he was known to his friends and neighbors, placed his church membership with the McKendree Chapel class, and at different times he filled the office of class leader, trustee, steward and Sunday school superintendent. He was faithful to all of his obligations in church life. His home was indeed a Christian home. The voice of prayer and song went up daily from his family altar. Preachers of his own and other churches were always welcomed and gladly entertained at his home. Many a tired, footsore, weary, itinerant preacher has found comfort under his hospitable roof. He loved his Maker, his church and his fellow-men. He was mild tempered with even disposition, and never allowed himself to become over excited about anything. He was patriotic, he loved his country. He was a democrat in politics, but never closed his eyes and ears to what he thought was wrong in his party. He did not believe in sacrificing principle for party gain. He was a good careful reader, and always kept well posted on the events of the day, both in church and state. He went away in peace to be with God and his loved ones who have gone on before on April 8th, 1914. He was buried at old McKendree Chapel in a piece of ground that he had given to the church for cemetery purposes. Thus was closed the life of a splendid Christian gentlemen. His influence for good will never die.
Lewis Glover,J.H. Christy
"Odessa Democrat" newspaper
William G. Wagoner, son of Rev. Edmond and Charlotte Wagoner, was born in Allen County, Kentucky, February 28, 1828. He was the sixth of nine sons. He grew to manhood in Kentucky. At the age of 21 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Cole in March, 1849. She journeyed with him for thirty years, and in the morning of July 31, 1879 she passed from this to the better world, leaving him to make the battle of life alone for thirty five years. Just a few days after his marriage he with four of his brothers broke the family circle in Kentucky and started for Missouri. It took more than a month to make the journey. His first summer in Missouri was spent near where Oak Grove is now located. In the fall of 1849 he removed to this county and began to improve his farm. Here upon this old homestead the seven children were born. Here he lived until six years ago, when he removed with his son-in-law to Odessa. After a long and useful life he died at the home of his youngest daughter, Mrs. J.E. Klapp, just as the morning light was breaking his soul passed from this to the better world, April 6, 1914.
Contributed by: Eric Wood
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Lexington Intelligencer, April 10, 1914
[Lexington, MO.]Death of W.G. WagonerRev. T.M. Cobb went to Odessa Wednesday for the purpose of conducting the funeral services of W.G. Wagoner, who died Wednesday morning at 5:30 at his home in Odessa. Mr. Wagoner was 87 years old, and had resided in this county for 64 years. The funeral was held yesterday morning at 11 o'clock from the McKendree chapel, 7 miles south of Odessa.
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Lexington Intelligencer, October 02, 1914
William G. Wagoner
Shakespeare has said: "The evil that men do lives after then, the good is often interred with their bones." This may be partly true, but we can not accept it entirely as being a fact. We believe that the good life of a good man will ever have its influence upon gene actions to come. In a little humble home nestling among the hills of old Kentucky on April 23, 1828, was born the subject of our sketch--William G. Wagoner. He lived in his native state until he was 21 years of age, at which time he was married to Miss Elizabeth Cole, and they moved to Missouri, and cast their lot in the southern part of Lafayette county in the edge of the timber. Here on his farm he toiled and labored for many years. He and his wife were parents of four sons and three daughters. His wife died thirty-five years ago, and one daughter also went to the better world before him. The remaining six children, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren live to mourn the loss of this dear old father and grandfather.
Sixty-five years ago "Uncle Bill," as he was known to his friends and neighbors, placed his church membership with the McKendree Chapel class, and at different times he filled the office of class leader, trustee, steward and Sunday school superintendent. He was faithful to all of his obligations in church life. His home was indeed a Christian home. The voice of prayer and song went up daily from his family altar. Preachers of his own and other churches were always welcomed and gladly entertained at his home. Many a tired, footsore, weary, itinerant preacher has found comfort under his hospitable roof. He loved his Maker, his church and his fellow-men. He was mild tempered with even disposition, and never allowed himself to become over excited about anything. He was patriotic, he loved his country. He was a democrat in politics, but never closed his eyes and ears to what he thought was wrong in his party. He did not believe in sacrificing principle for party gain. He was a good careful reader, and always kept well posted on the events of the day, both in church and state. He went away in peace to be with God and his loved ones who have gone on before on April 8th, 1914. He was buried at old McKendree Chapel in a piece of ground that he had given to the church for cemetery purposes. Thus was closed the life of a splendid Christian gentlemen. His influence for good will never die.
Lewis Glover,J.H. Christy
Obit:
"Odessa Democrat" newspaper
William G. Wagoner, son of Rev. Edmond and Charlotte Wagoner, was born in Allen County, Kentucky, February 28, 1828. He was the sixth of nine sons. He grew to manhood in Kentucky. At the age of 21 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Cole in March, 1849. She journeyed with him for thirty years, and in the morning of July 31, 1879 she passed from this to the better world, leaving him to make the battle of life alone for thirty five years. Just a few days after his marriage he with four of his brothers broke the family circle in Kentucky and started for Missouri. It took more than a month to make the journey. His first summer in Missouri was spent near where Oak Grove is now located. In the fall of 1849 he removed to this county and began to improve his farm. Here upon this old homestead the seven children were born. Here he lived until six years ago, when he removed with his son-in-law to Odessa. After a long and useful life he died at the home of his youngest daughter, Mrs. J.E. Klapp, just as the morning light was breaking his soul passed from this to the better world, April 6, 1914.
Contributed by: Eric Wood
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Lexington Intelligencer, April 10, 1914
[Lexington, MO.]Death of W.G. WagonerRev. T.M. Cobb went to Odessa Wednesday for the purpose of conducting the funeral services of W.G. Wagoner, who died Wednesday morning at 5:30 at his home in Odessa. Mr. Wagoner was 87 years old, and had resided in this county for 64 years. The funeral was held yesterday morning at 11 o'clock from the McKendree chapel, 7 miles south of Odessa.
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Lexington Intelligencer, October 02, 1914
William G. Wagoner
Shakespeare has said: "The evil that men do lives after then, the good is often interred with their bones." This may be partly true, but we can not accept it entirely as being a fact. We believe that the good life of a good man will ever have its influence upon gene actions to come. In a little humble home nestling among the hills of old Kentucky on April 23, 1828, was born the subject of our sketch--William G. Wagoner. He lived in his native state until he was 21 years of age, at which time he was married to Miss Elizabeth Cole, and they moved to Missouri, and cast their lot in the southern part of Lafayette county in the edge of the timber. Here on his farm he toiled and labored for many years. He and his wife were parents of four sons and three daughters. His wife died thirty-five years ago, and one daughter also went to the better world before him. The remaining six children, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren live to mourn the loss of this dear old father and grandfather.
Sixty-five years ago "Uncle Bill," as he was known to his friends and neighbors, placed his church membership with the McKendree Chapel class, and at different times he filled the office of class leader, trustee, steward and Sunday school superintendent. He was faithful to all of his obligations in church life. His home was indeed a Christian home. The voice of prayer and song went up daily from his family altar. Preachers of his own and other churches were always welcomed and gladly entertained at his home. Many a tired, footsore, weary, itinerant preacher has found comfort under his hospitable roof. He loved his Maker, his church and his fellow-men. He was mild tempered with even disposition, and never allowed himself to become over excited about anything. He was patriotic, he loved his country. He was a democrat in politics, but never closed his eyes and ears to what he thought was wrong in his party. He did not believe in sacrificing principle for party gain. He was a good careful reader, and always kept well posted on the events of the day, both in church and state. He went away in peace to be with God and his loved ones who have gone on before on April 8th, 1914. He was buried at old McKendree Chapel in a piece of ground that he had given to the church for cemetery purposes. Thus was closed the life of a splendid Christian gentlemen. His influence for good will never die.
Lewis Glover,J.H. Christy
"Odessa Democrat" newspaper
William G. Wagoner, son of Rev. Edmond and Charlotte Wagoner, was born in Allen County, Kentucky, February 28, 1828. He was the sixth of nine sons. He grew to manhood in Kentucky. At the age of 21 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Cole in March, 1849. She journeyed with him for thirty years, and in the morning of July 31, 1879 she passed from this to the better world, leaving him to make the battle of life alone for thirty five years. Just a few days after his marriage he with four of his brothers broke the family circle in Kentucky and started for Missouri. It took more than a month to make the journey. His first summer in Missouri was spent near where Oak Grove is now located. In the fall of 1849 he removed to this county and began to improve his farm. Here upon this old homestead the seven children were born. Here he lived until six years ago, when he removed with his son-in-law to Odessa. After a long and useful life he died at the home of his youngest daughter, Mrs. J.E. Klapp, just as the morning light was breaking his soul passed from this to the better world, April 6, 1914.
Contributed by: Eric Wood
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Lexington Intelligencer, April 10, 1914
[Lexington, MO.]Death of W.G. WagonerRev. T.M. Cobb went to Odessa Wednesday for the purpose of conducting the funeral services of W.G. Wagoner, who died Wednesday morning at 5:30 at his home in Odessa. Mr. Wagoner was 87 years old, and had resided in this county for 64 years. The funeral was held yesterday morning at 11 o'clock from the McKendree chapel, 7 miles south of Odessa.
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Lexington Intelligencer, October 02, 1914
William G. Wagoner
Shakespeare has said: "The evil that men do lives after then, the good is often interred with their bones." This may be partly true, but we can not accept it entirely as being a fact. We believe that the good life of a good man will ever have its influence upon gene actions to come. In a little humble home nestling among the hills of old Kentucky on April 23, 1828, was born the subject of our sketch--William G. Wagoner. He lived in his native state until he was 21 years of age, at which time he was married to Miss Elizabeth Cole, and they moved to Missouri, and cast their lot in the southern part of Lafayette county in the edge of the timber. Here on his farm he toiled and labored for many years. He and his wife were parents of four sons and three daughters. His wife died thirty-five years ago, and one daughter also went to the better world before him. The remaining six children, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren live to mourn the loss of this dear old father and grandfather.
Sixty-five years ago "Uncle Bill," as he was known to his friends and neighbors, placed his church membership with the McKendree Chapel class, and at different times he filled the office of class leader, trustee, steward and Sunday school superintendent. He was faithful to all of his obligations in church life. His home was indeed a Christian home. The voice of prayer and song went up daily from his family altar. Preachers of his own and other churches were always welcomed and gladly entertained at his home. Many a tired, footsore, weary, itinerant preacher has found comfort under his hospitable roof. He loved his Maker, his church and his fellow-men. He was mild tempered with even disposition, and never allowed himself to become over excited about anything. He was patriotic, he loved his country. He was a democrat in politics, but never closed his eyes and ears to what he thought was wrong in his party. He did not believe in sacrificing principle for party gain. He was a good careful reader, and always kept well posted on the events of the day, both in church and state. He went away in peace to be with God and his loved ones who have gone on before on April 8th, 1914. He was buried at old McKendree Chapel in a piece of ground that he had given to the church for cemetery purposes. Thus was closed the life of a splendid Christian gentlemen. His influence for good will never die.
Lewis Glover,J.H. Christy
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