William Thomas Love
28 May 1829 - 12 November 1889

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Death Notice for W. T. Love

With sorrow we announce the death of W. T. Love of Empire City, which occurred on Tuesday last at 2 a.m.

The deceased was 60 years of age and a most estimable old gentleman. He was the father of Mrs. Cyrus Emmons.

The funeral took place from the residence of the deceased, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Published in the Short Creek Republican [Galena, KS], Saturday, November 16, 1889, Page 5, Column 3

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HUSBAND OF:

Musadora S. McWilliams Love
28 August 1838 - 26 December 1915

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MRS. LOVE DIES

Mrs. Musadore Love, age 76 years died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Gerster, 813 Chicago Ave., about 5:30 o'clock Sunday evening. Death was due to a complication of diseases.

Mrs. Love is a well known resident of Galena. She has been a resident of Galena about thirty-five years. Among us she is ranked always a woman of cultur (sic), sympathy, a kind nighbor (sic) and devoted friend.

Mrs. Love received injuries to her right hip a few weeks ago and with other ailments death claimed the dear one. Now she is gone from our sight, but because life and love are stronger than death, she is ours still.

Deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Fred Gerster of this city, Mrs. Raker and Mrs. Kelley both of Joplin, and Mrs. Dave Love of Columbus, and one son, D.L. Love of Oklahoma City, besides a score of friends to mourn her loss.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Gerster home. Rev. R. S. Robertson conducted the service. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery.

Galena Weekly Republican (Galena, Kansas)
31 December 1915, Friday; Page 9; Column 2.

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MRS. LOVE DIES

Mrs. Isadore (sic) Love, age 76 years died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Gerster, 813 Chicago Ave., about 5:30 o'clock Sunday evening. Death was due to a complication of diseases.

Mrs. Love is a well known resident of Galena. She has been a resident of Galena about thirty-parents. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick (sic) always a woman of cultur (sic), sympathy, a kind nighbor (sic) and devoted mother and true christian friend.

Mrs. Love received injuries to her right hip a few weeks ago and with other ailments death claimed the dear one. Now she is gone from our sight, but because life and love are stronger than death, she is ours still.

Deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Fred Gerster of this city, Mrs. Raker and Mrs. Kelley both of Joplin, and Mrs. Dave Love of Columbus, and one son, D.L. Love of Oklahoma City, besides a score of friends to mourn her loss.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Gerster home. Rev. R. S. Robertson will conduct the service. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.

The Galena Evening Times (Galena, Kansas)
27 December 1915, Monday; Page 1; Column 4.

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Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Love have returned to their home in Oklahoma City, Okla., after attending the funeral of the former's mother, Mrs. Munsadora (sic) Love.

Galena Weekly Republican (Galena, Kansas)
07 January 1916, Friday; Page 2; Column 1.

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LOVE FUNERAL HELD

Funeral services for Mrs. Musadore Love, who died at 5:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Gerster, 813 Chicago Ave. were held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon in the Gerster home. Rev. R. S. Robertson officiating. Burial was in the Oak Hill cemetery.

The Galena Evening Times (Galena, Kansas)
28 December 1915, Tuesday; Page 1; Column 1.

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William Thomas Love
1829-1889

William Thomas Love was born on May 28, 1829, in Memphis, Tennessee. He married Musadora S. McWilliams on April 30, 1854, in Warren County, Missouri. They had 14 children during their marriage. He died on November 12, 1889, in Empire City, Cherokee County, Kansas, at the age of 60, and was buried in Galena, Kansas.

Bio: Thanks to Edward A Mallang 3rd (#48046588)

Thanks also for the quick edit that linked him to his wife Musadora S. McWilliams Love and the one removing Memphis, but leaving Shelby County, TN.

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W. T. Love

Pvt. Co G 2nd Mo State Militia Cav GAR

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Thanks to William Fischer, Jr. (#47039399) for the following:

Please add

Born about 1829 and probably died between 1885-1900.

Thanks.

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W. T. Love

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United States Census, 1880/June 10 & 11

Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1880
Event Place: [Columbus St.] Empire, Cherokee, Kansas
District: 40

Name: W T Love
Gender: Male

Age: 51
Birth Year (Estimated): 1829
Birthplace: Tennessee

Marital Status: Married

Race: White
Race (Original): W

Occupation: Mining

Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Self

Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia

Sheet Number and Letter: 450C

Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T9
Affiliate Film Number: 0375
GS Film Number: 1254375
Digital Folder Number: 004241242
Image Number: 00786

Household Gender Age Birthplace

39. W T Love Self M 51 1829 Tennessee Parent's Birthplace: Georgia Mining
40. M Love Wife F 41 1839 Missouri Parent's Birthplace: Missouri
41. J P (sic) [I P] Love Son M 23 1857 Missouri Mining
42. Daniel Love Son M 20 1860 Missouri Mining
43. E Love Daughter F 16 1864 Missouri
44. E J Love Daughter F 15 1865 Missouri
45. Mary Love Daughter F 12 1868 Missouri
46. M Love Daughter F 6 1874 Kansas
47. Money F Daughter Love F 0 [7/12 Oct] 1880 Kansas

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Citing this Record

"United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFPL-7J3), W T Love, Empire, Cherokee, Kansas, United States; citing enumeration district ED 40, sheet 450C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0375; FHL microfilm 1,254,375.

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