George W. Williford
(February 28, 1848 ~ February 23, 1906)
28 February 1848 – 23 February 1906
Burial: Thursday, 01 March 1906.
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GEO. W. WILLIFORD
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Well Known Former Citizen of Galena
Was Killed at Oklahoma City.
The startling news reached Galena Saturday by telegram that George W. Williford had been killed at Oklahoma City, but no particulars were received till later.
It seems that Mr. Williford had gone to the above place in pursuit of his calling as a member of the Thiel detective agency of Chicago. He had only been there twelve hours and was standing on a street corner, when a runaway team dashed up to where he stood, the pole of the wagon striking him in the back of the head, causing death after five hours of unconsciousness. The Thiel agency was wired and immediately telegraphed directions to prepare the body for shipment and sent a man to accompany it to his former Galena home, it arriving here Tuesday morning.
George W. Williford was born February 28, 1848, at Fayetteville, Ark., and had he lived till Wednesday would have been fifty-eight years old.
He married Miss [ Minerva P.] Minnie Russell at Abingdon, Ill., March 23, 1871. A daughter, Mrs. Nonnie Clarke, of Denver, Colorado; a mother, Mrs. N. [Nancy] E. Williford, of Galena, and a brother, Thomas E. Williford, survive him.
He was a graduate of the Abingdon Christian college. After graduating there he was associated with his father in the mercantile business in Galena. They afterward conducted a hotel business here.
For the past twelve years he has been connected with the Thiel detective agency, of Chicago, and his worth to his employers was attested by their having his body prepared for burial and sending a man to conduct it to the home of his mother, a tribute to his memory very gratifying to the sorrowing ones here who saw his body consigned to its last resting place.
He was a Knight Templar, an Elk and a member of the G. A. R. Post of Pueblo, Colorado, of which he was commander for a number of years. He was also an ex-sheriff of Pueblo county.
During his residence in Galena he was a great favorite in social circles and was ever ready to lend his ability in making a success of private and public functions. Much of the former dramatic work of the Galena home talent was made a success under his able management and he was a leader in all kinds of athletics.
The funeral was held at the Christian church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. H. South conducting the services, the body being buried in the Galena cemetery.
The death angel has found the Williford home a shining mark in a very short time, entering therein and removing therefrom a year ago last December the father, and now the son must needs obey the dread summons. There are many in Galena who remember George Williford, who sympathize deeply with the aged mother and the brother who in so short a time have been called upon to bury their dear ones.
Mrs. Williford requests The Republican to convey to the many kind friends who have shown her such kindness during the time of her bereavement her grateful appreciation of their loving sympathy and their many acts which have been put forth to lighten the terribly heavy blow she received in the taking away of one of her dear ones.
Galena Weekly Republican, Galena, Kansas.
02 March 1906, Friday, Page: 1.
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A Detective Killed
George W. Williford, a detective employed by the Thiel Detective Agency in Kansas City, was fatally injured at the corner of Eleventh and Robinson streets Friday night. He died at midnight without regaining consciousness. J. W. Ayers of the Thiel agency arrived in the city Sunday morning and had the remains shipped to Galena, Kas., where burial took place. Mr. Williford has a daughter living in Kansas City. Mr. Williford was on his way to Colorado and was looking over this country with a view of establishing an agency.
The Oklahoma Post, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
03 March 1906, Saturday, Page: 4.
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DEATH OF FORMER CITIZEN
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George Williford Died at Oklahoma City—
Remains Will Arrive Here Tonight.
Word has been received by Undertaker Boice that George Williford, who lived in Galena a number of years, died at Oklahoma City Friday evening. He was 58 years of age. Deceased leaves a mother, Mrs. N. E. Williford, who lives at 309 East Third street in this city, a daughter in Denver, Colo., and a brother whose address could not be learned.
Mr. Williford resided here in the early days of the camp and is well known. He was a member of the A. F. & A. M., B. P. O. E., K. of P., and Frank P. Blair Post of this city. The remains are expected to arrive this evening over the M. K. T. at 9:55 o'clock. The funeral will probably be held sometime Thursday.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
26 February 1906, Monday, Page: 2.
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The body of Geo. Williford arrived last night at 9:55 o'clock. The funeral arrangements will not be made until the arrival of his brother T. E. Williford from Connecticut.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
27 February 1906, Tuesday, Page: 3.
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Word was received this morning from Mrs. Nonnie Clark, of Denver, Colo., that she is ill and will be unable to come to attend the funeral of her father, George Williford.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
27 February 1906, Tuesday, Page: 3.
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W. R. C. Notice
All members of the above order are requested to meet at the home of Mrs. N. E. Williford, 209 East Third street to attend the funeral of George Williford. By order of President.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
28 February 1906, Wednesday, Page: 2.
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FUNERAL NOTICE.
The funeral services of Geo. W. Williford will be held Thursday afternoon at the Christian church at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. H. South officiating. The interment will be in the Galena cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Elk lodge and Knight Templars at Pueblo, Colo., and was also commander of the G. A. R. post at that city.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
28 Feb 1906, Wednesday, Page: 3.
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Thomas E. Williford, of New York City, arrived in the city Wednesday, being called from Connecticut by telegram announcing the death of his brother, George W. Williford.
Galena Weekly Republican, Galena, Kansas.
02 March 1906, Friday, Page: 5.
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Republicans In Charge
The New Officers of Pueblo County Are Now All Installed in Office
EACH AND EVERY ONE A THOROUGHLY COMPETENT MAN
Constable George W. Williford.
George W. Williford, the constable who will officiate in Judge Brosius' court, was elected by a good plurality at the last election.
Mr. Williford was born in Arkansas in 1846, but when a small child removed with his parents to Illinois where he spent his youth. He served over three years in the Sixty-sixth Illinois infantry. In 1870 he came to Colorado and located at Rocky Ford, where he served as under sheriff of Bent county. In 1878 he was living in Saguache county and was deputy sheriff of that county. In 1881 he was elected sheriff of Eagle county and afterward served two years on the police force in Leadville, and since coming to Pueblo served for a time on the police force here. It will be seen that Mr. Williford has had the necessary experience to make a very competent man in his present position.
Pueblo Daily Chieftain, Pueblo, Colorado.
Thursday, January 13, 1892, Page: 8.
Notes:
George and Minnie's daughter, Nonnie Williford, married Edward S. Clarke, on December 16, 1896, in Pueblo, Colorado. They had another daughter, Maud Williford, although it is not known what happened to her.
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George Williford (1848 - 1906) – Galena Cemetery –
Suggested By: ~~mjp~~, 29 October 2021.
Birth Location: Empty; Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Death Location: Empty; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA
Father: Empty; William Williford (1825-1904)
Mother: Empty: Nancy Williford (1827-1911)
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(February 28, 1848 ~ February 23, 1906)
28 February 1848 – 23 February 1906
Burial: Thursday, 01 March 1906.
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GEO. W. WILLIFORD
_____
Well Known Former Citizen of Galena
Was Killed at Oklahoma City.
The startling news reached Galena Saturday by telegram that George W. Williford had been killed at Oklahoma City, but no particulars were received till later.
It seems that Mr. Williford had gone to the above place in pursuit of his calling as a member of the Thiel detective agency of Chicago. He had only been there twelve hours and was standing on a street corner, when a runaway team dashed up to where he stood, the pole of the wagon striking him in the back of the head, causing death after five hours of unconsciousness. The Thiel agency was wired and immediately telegraphed directions to prepare the body for shipment and sent a man to accompany it to his former Galena home, it arriving here Tuesday morning.
George W. Williford was born February 28, 1848, at Fayetteville, Ark., and had he lived till Wednesday would have been fifty-eight years old.
He married Miss [ Minerva P.] Minnie Russell at Abingdon, Ill., March 23, 1871. A daughter, Mrs. Nonnie Clarke, of Denver, Colorado; a mother, Mrs. N. [Nancy] E. Williford, of Galena, and a brother, Thomas E. Williford, survive him.
He was a graduate of the Abingdon Christian college. After graduating there he was associated with his father in the mercantile business in Galena. They afterward conducted a hotel business here.
For the past twelve years he has been connected with the Thiel detective agency, of Chicago, and his worth to his employers was attested by their having his body prepared for burial and sending a man to conduct it to the home of his mother, a tribute to his memory very gratifying to the sorrowing ones here who saw his body consigned to its last resting place.
He was a Knight Templar, an Elk and a member of the G. A. R. Post of Pueblo, Colorado, of which he was commander for a number of years. He was also an ex-sheriff of Pueblo county.
During his residence in Galena he was a great favorite in social circles and was ever ready to lend his ability in making a success of private and public functions. Much of the former dramatic work of the Galena home talent was made a success under his able management and he was a leader in all kinds of athletics.
The funeral was held at the Christian church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. H. South conducting the services, the body being buried in the Galena cemetery.
The death angel has found the Williford home a shining mark in a very short time, entering therein and removing therefrom a year ago last December the father, and now the son must needs obey the dread summons. There are many in Galena who remember George Williford, who sympathize deeply with the aged mother and the brother who in so short a time have been called upon to bury their dear ones.
Mrs. Williford requests The Republican to convey to the many kind friends who have shown her such kindness during the time of her bereavement her grateful appreciation of their loving sympathy and their many acts which have been put forth to lighten the terribly heavy blow she received in the taking away of one of her dear ones.
Galena Weekly Republican, Galena, Kansas.
02 March 1906, Friday, Page: 1.
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A Detective Killed
George W. Williford, a detective employed by the Thiel Detective Agency in Kansas City, was fatally injured at the corner of Eleventh and Robinson streets Friday night. He died at midnight without regaining consciousness. J. W. Ayers of the Thiel agency arrived in the city Sunday morning and had the remains shipped to Galena, Kas., where burial took place. Mr. Williford has a daughter living in Kansas City. Mr. Williford was on his way to Colorado and was looking over this country with a view of establishing an agency.
The Oklahoma Post, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
03 March 1906, Saturday, Page: 4.
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DEATH OF FORMER CITIZEN
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George Williford Died at Oklahoma City—
Remains Will Arrive Here Tonight.
Word has been received by Undertaker Boice that George Williford, who lived in Galena a number of years, died at Oklahoma City Friday evening. He was 58 years of age. Deceased leaves a mother, Mrs. N. E. Williford, who lives at 309 East Third street in this city, a daughter in Denver, Colo., and a brother whose address could not be learned.
Mr. Williford resided here in the early days of the camp and is well known. He was a member of the A. F. & A. M., B. P. O. E., K. of P., and Frank P. Blair Post of this city. The remains are expected to arrive this evening over the M. K. T. at 9:55 o'clock. The funeral will probably be held sometime Thursday.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
26 February 1906, Monday, Page: 2.
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The body of Geo. Williford arrived last night at 9:55 o'clock. The funeral arrangements will not be made until the arrival of his brother T. E. Williford from Connecticut.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
27 February 1906, Tuesday, Page: 3.
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Word was received this morning from Mrs. Nonnie Clark, of Denver, Colo., that she is ill and will be unable to come to attend the funeral of her father, George Williford.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
27 February 1906, Tuesday, Page: 3.
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W. R. C. Notice
All members of the above order are requested to meet at the home of Mrs. N. E. Williford, 209 East Third street to attend the funeral of George Williford. By order of President.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
28 February 1906, Wednesday, Page: 2.
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FUNERAL NOTICE.
The funeral services of Geo. W. Williford will be held Thursday afternoon at the Christian church at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. H. South officiating. The interment will be in the Galena cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Elk lodge and Knight Templars at Pueblo, Colo., and was also commander of the G. A. R. post at that city.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
28 Feb 1906, Wednesday, Page: 3.
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Thomas E. Williford, of New York City, arrived in the city Wednesday, being called from Connecticut by telegram announcing the death of his brother, George W. Williford.
Galena Weekly Republican, Galena, Kansas.
02 March 1906, Friday, Page: 5.
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Republicans In Charge
The New Officers of Pueblo County Are Now All Installed in Office
EACH AND EVERY ONE A THOROUGHLY COMPETENT MAN
Constable George W. Williford.
George W. Williford, the constable who will officiate in Judge Brosius' court, was elected by a good plurality at the last election.
Mr. Williford was born in Arkansas in 1846, but when a small child removed with his parents to Illinois where he spent his youth. He served over three years in the Sixty-sixth Illinois infantry. In 1870 he came to Colorado and located at Rocky Ford, where he served as under sheriff of Bent county. In 1878 he was living in Saguache county and was deputy sheriff of that county. In 1881 he was elected sheriff of Eagle county and afterward served two years on the police force in Leadville, and since coming to Pueblo served for a time on the police force here. It will be seen that Mr. Williford has had the necessary experience to make a very competent man in his present position.
Pueblo Daily Chieftain, Pueblo, Colorado.
Thursday, January 13, 1892, Page: 8.
Notes:
George and Minnie's daughter, Nonnie Williford, married Edward S. Clarke, on December 16, 1896, in Pueblo, Colorado. They had another daughter, Maud Williford, although it is not known what happened to her.
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George Williford (1848 - 1906) – Galena Cemetery –
Suggested By: ~~mjp~~, 29 October 2021.
Birth Location: Empty; Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Death Location: Empty; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA
Father: Empty; William Williford (1825-1904)
Mother: Empty: Nancy Williford (1827-1911)
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George W. Williford
(February 28, 1848 ~ February 23, 1906)
28 February 1848 – 23 February 1906
Burial: Thursday, 01 March 1906.
***
GEO. W. WILLIFORD
_____
Well Known Former Citizen of Galena
Was Killed at Oklahoma City.
The startling news reached Galena Saturday by telegram that George W. Williford had been killed at Oklahoma City, but no particulars were received till later.
It seems that Mr. Williford had gone to the above place in pursuit of his calling as a member of the Thiel detective agency of Chicago. He had only been there twelve hours and was standing on a street corner, when a runaway team dashed up to where he stood, the pole of the wagon striking him in the back of the head, causing death after five hours of unconsciousness. The Thiel agency was wired and immediately telegraphed directions to prepare the body for shipment and sent a man to accompany it to his former Galena home, it arriving here Tuesday morning.
George W. Williford was born February 28, 1848, at Fayetteville, Ark., and had he lived till Wednesday would have been fifty-eight years old.
He married Miss [ Minerva P.] Minnie Russell at Abingdon, Ill., March 23, 1871. A daughter, Mrs. Nonnie Clarke, of Denver, Colorado; a mother, Mrs. N. [Nancy] E. Williford, of Galena, and a brother, Thomas E. Williford, survive him.
He was a graduate of the Abingdon Christian college. After graduating there he was associated with his father in the mercantile business in Galena. They afterward conducted a hotel business here.
For the past twelve years he has been connected with the Thiel detective agency, of Chicago, and his worth to his employers was attested by their having his body prepared for burial and sending a man to conduct it to the home of his mother, a tribute to his memory very gratifying to the sorrowing ones here who saw his body consigned to its last resting place.
He was a Knight Templar, an Elk and a member of the G. A. R. Post of Pueblo, Colorado, of which he was commander for a number of years. He was also an ex-sheriff of Pueblo county.
During his residence in Galena he was a great favorite in social circles and was ever ready to lend his ability in making a success of private and public functions. Much of the former dramatic work of the Galena home talent was made a success under his able management and he was a leader in all kinds of athletics.
The funeral was held at the Christian church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. H. South conducting the services, the body being buried in the Galena cemetery.
The death angel has found the Williford home a shining mark in a very short time, entering therein and removing therefrom a year ago last December the father, and now the son must needs obey the dread summons. There are many in Galena who remember George Williford, who sympathize deeply with the aged mother and the brother who in so short a time have been called upon to bury their dear ones.
Mrs. Williford requests The Republican to convey to the many kind friends who have shown her such kindness during the time of her bereavement her grateful appreciation of their loving sympathy and their many acts which have been put forth to lighten the terribly heavy blow she received in the taking away of one of her dear ones.
Galena Weekly Republican, Galena, Kansas.
02 March 1906, Friday, Page: 1.
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A Detective Killed
George W. Williford, a detective employed by the Thiel Detective Agency in Kansas City, was fatally injured at the corner of Eleventh and Robinson streets Friday night. He died at midnight without regaining consciousness. J. W. Ayers of the Thiel agency arrived in the city Sunday morning and had the remains shipped to Galena, Kas., where burial took place. Mr. Williford has a daughter living in Kansas City. Mr. Williford was on his way to Colorado and was looking over this country with a view of establishing an agency.
The Oklahoma Post, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
03 March 1906, Saturday, Page: 4.
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DEATH OF FORMER CITIZEN
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George Williford Died at Oklahoma City—
Remains Will Arrive Here Tonight.
Word has been received by Undertaker Boice that George Williford, who lived in Galena a number of years, died at Oklahoma City Friday evening. He was 58 years of age. Deceased leaves a mother, Mrs. N. E. Williford, who lives at 309 East Third street in this city, a daughter in Denver, Colo., and a brother whose address could not be learned.
Mr. Williford resided here in the early days of the camp and is well known. He was a member of the A. F. & A. M., B. P. O. E., K. of P., and Frank P. Blair Post of this city. The remains are expected to arrive this evening over the M. K. T. at 9:55 o'clock. The funeral will probably be held sometime Thursday.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
26 February 1906, Monday, Page: 2.
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The body of Geo. Williford arrived last night at 9:55 o'clock. The funeral arrangements will not be made until the arrival of his brother T. E. Williford from Connecticut.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
27 February 1906, Tuesday, Page: 3.
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Word was received this morning from Mrs. Nonnie Clark, of Denver, Colo., that she is ill and will be unable to come to attend the funeral of her father, George Williford.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
27 February 1906, Tuesday, Page: 3.
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W. R. C. Notice
All members of the above order are requested to meet at the home of Mrs. N. E. Williford, 209 East Third street to attend the funeral of George Williford. By order of President.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
28 February 1906, Wednesday, Page: 2.
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FUNERAL NOTICE.
The funeral services of Geo. W. Williford will be held Thursday afternoon at the Christian church at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. H. South officiating. The interment will be in the Galena cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Elk lodge and Knight Templars at Pueblo, Colo., and was also commander of the G. A. R. post at that city.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
28 Feb 1906, Wednesday, Page: 3.
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Thomas E. Williford, of New York City, arrived in the city Wednesday, being called from Connecticut by telegram announcing the death of his brother, George W. Williford.
Galena Weekly Republican, Galena, Kansas.
02 March 1906, Friday, Page: 5.
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Republicans In Charge
The New Officers of Pueblo County Are Now All Installed in Office
EACH AND EVERY ONE A THOROUGHLY COMPETENT MAN
Constable George W. Williford.
George W. Williford, the constable who will officiate in Judge Brosius' court, was elected by a good plurality at the last election.
Mr. Williford was born in Arkansas in 1846, but when a small child removed with his parents to Illinois where he spent his youth. He served over three years in the Sixty-sixth Illinois infantry. In 1870 he came to Colorado and located at Rocky Ford, where he served as under sheriff of Bent county. In 1878 he was living in Saguache county and was deputy sheriff of that county. In 1881 he was elected sheriff of Eagle county and afterward served two years on the police force in Leadville, and since coming to Pueblo served for a time on the police force here. It will be seen that Mr. Williford has had the necessary experience to make a very competent man in his present position.
Pueblo Daily Chieftain, Pueblo, Colorado.
Thursday, January 13, 1892, Page: 8.
Notes:
George and Minnie's daughter, Nonnie Williford, married Edward S. Clarke, on December 16, 1896, in Pueblo, Colorado. They had another daughter, Maud Williford, although it is not known what happened to her.
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George Williford (1848 - 1906) – Galena Cemetery –
Suggested By: ~~mjp~~, 29 October 2021.
Birth Location: Empty; Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Death Location: Empty; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA
Father: Empty; William Williford (1825-1904)
Mother: Empty: Nancy Williford (1827-1911)
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(February 28, 1848 ~ February 23, 1906)
28 February 1848 – 23 February 1906
Burial: Thursday, 01 March 1906.
***
GEO. W. WILLIFORD
_____
Well Known Former Citizen of Galena
Was Killed at Oklahoma City.
The startling news reached Galena Saturday by telegram that George W. Williford had been killed at Oklahoma City, but no particulars were received till later.
It seems that Mr. Williford had gone to the above place in pursuit of his calling as a member of the Thiel detective agency of Chicago. He had only been there twelve hours and was standing on a street corner, when a runaway team dashed up to where he stood, the pole of the wagon striking him in the back of the head, causing death after five hours of unconsciousness. The Thiel agency was wired and immediately telegraphed directions to prepare the body for shipment and sent a man to accompany it to his former Galena home, it arriving here Tuesday morning.
George W. Williford was born February 28, 1848, at Fayetteville, Ark., and had he lived till Wednesday would have been fifty-eight years old.
He married Miss [ Minerva P.] Minnie Russell at Abingdon, Ill., March 23, 1871. A daughter, Mrs. Nonnie Clarke, of Denver, Colorado; a mother, Mrs. N. [Nancy] E. Williford, of Galena, and a brother, Thomas E. Williford, survive him.
He was a graduate of the Abingdon Christian college. After graduating there he was associated with his father in the mercantile business in Galena. They afterward conducted a hotel business here.
For the past twelve years he has been connected with the Thiel detective agency, of Chicago, and his worth to his employers was attested by their having his body prepared for burial and sending a man to conduct it to the home of his mother, a tribute to his memory very gratifying to the sorrowing ones here who saw his body consigned to its last resting place.
He was a Knight Templar, an Elk and a member of the G. A. R. Post of Pueblo, Colorado, of which he was commander for a number of years. He was also an ex-sheriff of Pueblo county.
During his residence in Galena he was a great favorite in social circles and was ever ready to lend his ability in making a success of private and public functions. Much of the former dramatic work of the Galena home talent was made a success under his able management and he was a leader in all kinds of athletics.
The funeral was held at the Christian church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. H. South conducting the services, the body being buried in the Galena cemetery.
The death angel has found the Williford home a shining mark in a very short time, entering therein and removing therefrom a year ago last December the father, and now the son must needs obey the dread summons. There are many in Galena who remember George Williford, who sympathize deeply with the aged mother and the brother who in so short a time have been called upon to bury their dear ones.
Mrs. Williford requests The Republican to convey to the many kind friends who have shown her such kindness during the time of her bereavement her grateful appreciation of their loving sympathy and their many acts which have been put forth to lighten the terribly heavy blow she received in the taking away of one of her dear ones.
Galena Weekly Republican, Galena, Kansas.
02 March 1906, Friday, Page: 1.
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A Detective Killed
George W. Williford, a detective employed by the Thiel Detective Agency in Kansas City, was fatally injured at the corner of Eleventh and Robinson streets Friday night. He died at midnight without regaining consciousness. J. W. Ayers of the Thiel agency arrived in the city Sunday morning and had the remains shipped to Galena, Kas., where burial took place. Mr. Williford has a daughter living in Kansas City. Mr. Williford was on his way to Colorado and was looking over this country with a view of establishing an agency.
The Oklahoma Post, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
03 March 1906, Saturday, Page: 4.
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DEATH OF FORMER CITIZEN
_____
George Williford Died at Oklahoma City—
Remains Will Arrive Here Tonight.
Word has been received by Undertaker Boice that George Williford, who lived in Galena a number of years, died at Oklahoma City Friday evening. He was 58 years of age. Deceased leaves a mother, Mrs. N. E. Williford, who lives at 309 East Third street in this city, a daughter in Denver, Colo., and a brother whose address could not be learned.
Mr. Williford resided here in the early days of the camp and is well known. He was a member of the A. F. & A. M., B. P. O. E., K. of P., and Frank P. Blair Post of this city. The remains are expected to arrive this evening over the M. K. T. at 9:55 o'clock. The funeral will probably be held sometime Thursday.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
26 February 1906, Monday, Page: 2.
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The body of Geo. Williford arrived last night at 9:55 o'clock. The funeral arrangements will not be made until the arrival of his brother T. E. Williford from Connecticut.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
27 February 1906, Tuesday, Page: 3.
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Word was received this morning from Mrs. Nonnie Clark, of Denver, Colo., that she is ill and will be unable to come to attend the funeral of her father, George Williford.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
27 February 1906, Tuesday, Page: 3.
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W. R. C. Notice
All members of the above order are requested to meet at the home of Mrs. N. E. Williford, 209 East Third street to attend the funeral of George Williford. By order of President.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
28 February 1906, Wednesday, Page: 2.
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FUNERAL NOTICE.
The funeral services of Geo. W. Williford will be held Thursday afternoon at the Christian church at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. H. South officiating. The interment will be in the Galena cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Elk lodge and Knight Templars at Pueblo, Colo., and was also commander of the G. A. R. post at that city.
The Galena Evening Times, Galena, Kansas.
28 Feb 1906, Wednesday, Page: 3.
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Thomas E. Williford, of New York City, arrived in the city Wednesday, being called from Connecticut by telegram announcing the death of his brother, George W. Williford.
Galena Weekly Republican, Galena, Kansas.
02 March 1906, Friday, Page: 5.
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Republicans In Charge
The New Officers of Pueblo County Are Now All Installed in Office
EACH AND EVERY ONE A THOROUGHLY COMPETENT MAN
Constable George W. Williford.
George W. Williford, the constable who will officiate in Judge Brosius' court, was elected by a good plurality at the last election.
Mr. Williford was born in Arkansas in 1846, but when a small child removed with his parents to Illinois where he spent his youth. He served over three years in the Sixty-sixth Illinois infantry. In 1870 he came to Colorado and located at Rocky Ford, where he served as under sheriff of Bent county. In 1878 he was living in Saguache county and was deputy sheriff of that county. In 1881 he was elected sheriff of Eagle county and afterward served two years on the police force in Leadville, and since coming to Pueblo served for a time on the police force here. It will be seen that Mr. Williford has had the necessary experience to make a very competent man in his present position.
Pueblo Daily Chieftain, Pueblo, Colorado.
Thursday, January 13, 1892, Page: 8.
Notes:
George and Minnie's daughter, Nonnie Williford, married Edward S. Clarke, on December 16, 1896, in Pueblo, Colorado. They had another daughter, Maud Williford, although it is not known what happened to her.
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George Williford (1848 - 1906) – Galena Cemetery –
Suggested By: ~~mjp~~, 29 October 2021.
Birth Location: Empty; Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Death Location: Empty; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA
Father: Empty; William Williford (1825-1904)
Mother: Empty: Nancy Williford (1827-1911)
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