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Dexter Stephen “Deck” Crabtree

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Dexter Stephen “Deck” Crabtree

Birth
Illinois, USA
Death
18 Apr 1904 (aged 39)
Galena, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA
Burial
Galena, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA GPS-Latitude: 37.0767106, Longitude: -94.6486407
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Dexter Stephen 'Deck' Crabtree
(February 1865 ~ April 18, 1904)
February 1865 – 18 April 1904

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DECK CRABTREE DEAD.

Deck Crabtree
, one of the pioneers of Kansas and one of the best known men in the camp, died yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at his home, 804 Mineral avenue, after an illness of sixteen days. He was aged 38 years. Death was due to a complication of diseases.

The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Christian church. Rev. W. H. South will preside at the service. The services and interment will be under the auspices of the local Eagle Aerie.

Deck Crabtree came to Kansas twenty-six years ago from Illinois, and since that time been a resident of the camp. In the early days of this camp he mined considerable, but never was fortunate to make a big "strike." The last ten years he has made his home in East Galena, familiarly known as "Peach Orchard." During the last three years he has had a restaurant on East Seventh street. He leaves a wife, son, two sisters and one brother.

The Galena Evening Times
Galena, Kansas
19 April 1904, Tuesday, Page: 4.

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DECK CRABTREE BURIED.

The funeral of Deck Crabtree was held this afternoon. The remains were taken from the home to the Christian church, where the sermon was preached by Rev. W. H. South The services were under the auspices of the Galena Aerie of Eagles and the A. O. U. W., both lodges of which the deceased was a member. Interment was made in the Galena cemetery. A large number of friends attended the funeral.

The Galena Evening Times
Galena, Kansas
20 April 1904, Wednesday, Page: 4.

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Deck Crabtree (1865 - 1904) – Galena Cemetery –
Suggested By: ~~mjp~~, 18 April 2020.

Birth Date: 1865; February 1865
Death Date: 1904; 18 April 1904
Death Location: Galena,Cherokee County,Kansas,USA

Spouse: Ida McKnight (unknown-1937); Married: 1895.

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Dexter Stephen 'Deck' Crabtree
(February 1865 ~ April 18, 1904)
February 1865 – 18 April 1904

***

DECK CRABTREE DEAD.

Deck Crabtree
, one of the pioneers of Kansas and one of the best known men in the camp, died yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at his home, 804 Mineral avenue, after an illness of sixteen days. He was aged 38 years. Death was due to a complication of diseases.

The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Christian church. Rev. W. H. South will preside at the service. The services and interment will be under the auspices of the local Eagle Aerie.

Deck Crabtree came to Kansas twenty-six years ago from Illinois, and since that time been a resident of the camp. In the early days of this camp he mined considerable, but never was fortunate to make a big "strike." The last ten years he has made his home in East Galena, familiarly known as "Peach Orchard." During the last three years he has had a restaurant on East Seventh street. He leaves a wife, son, two sisters and one brother.

The Galena Evening Times
Galena, Kansas
19 April 1904, Tuesday, Page: 4.

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DECK CRABTREE BURIED.

The funeral of Deck Crabtree was held this afternoon. The remains were taken from the home to the Christian church, where the sermon was preached by Rev. W. H. South The services were under the auspices of the Galena Aerie of Eagles and the A. O. U. W., both lodges of which the deceased was a member. Interment was made in the Galena cemetery. A large number of friends attended the funeral.

The Galena Evening Times
Galena, Kansas
20 April 1904, Wednesday, Page: 4.

~~mjp~~

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Deck Crabtree (1865 - 1904) – Galena Cemetery –
Suggested By: ~~mjp~~, 18 April 2020.

Birth Date: 1865; February 1865
Death Date: 1904; 18 April 1904
Death Location: Galena,Cherokee County,Kansas,USA

Spouse: Ida McKnight (unknown-1937); Married: 1895.

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