Effa J. Enyart married John B. Gaines in Marion County, Iowa on January 11, 1883.
Effie Jane Enyart, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Enyart, was born March 5, 1863, in Howard County, Indiana, and departed this life on October 16, 1959, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alma E. Gibson in Phillipburg, Kansas, at the age of 96 years, 7 months and 11 days.
When she was a little girl, with her parents, she came to Phillips County, Kansas, where they homesteaded north of Agra, Kansas.
On January 11, 1883, she was united in marriage to John B. Gaines in Swan, Iowa. In 1885 she and her husband moved to Phillips County, Kansas. To this union were born seven children, five boys and two girls and one adopted daughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband who passed away June 12, 1917, one daughter, Susan L. and four sons, Sylvester O., John W., Harold J., and Carl I. Gaines.
For about 14 years she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Alma E. Gibson of Phillipsburg, Kansas. Her children loved her dearly and were faithful, giving her the best care until her death. She was a kind and loving mother and a friend to all who passed her way.
She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Kirwin, Kansas, and was faithful to all who knew her. Most of all she loved God and wanted her life to tell for Him.
She leaves to mourn her passing one brother, Albert H. Enyart of Prairie City, Iowa; one son, Thomas E. Gaines of Hays, Kansas; one daughter, Mrs. Alma E. Gibson of Phillipsburg, Kansas; one adopted daughter, Mrs. Fredia Norton of Norton, Kansas; 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held in Miles Chapel Monday afternoon, October 19, at 2 o'clock, with Rev. B. A. Hartnett and Rev. H. R. Jansen officiating. Mrs. Elwood Elliott was soloist with Mrs. E. J. Gilliland at the piano.
Pallbearers were E. J. Gilliland, Loren Case, Lawrence Gibson, Millard Coast, Willis Calhoon, and Dr. J. G. Buchner. Burial was in the Kirwin Cemetery.
October 29, 1959--Phillips County Review--Phillipsburg, KS
Effie Jane Enyart, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Enyart, was born March 5, 1863, in Howard County, Indiana, and departed this life on October 16, 1959, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alma E. Gibson in Phillipburg, Kansas, at the age of 96 years, 7 months and 11 days.
When she was a little girl, with her parents, she came to Phillips County, Kansas, where they homesteaded north of Agra, Kansas.
On January 11, 1883, she was united in marriage to John B. Gaines in Swan, Iowa. In 1885 she and her husband moved to Phillips County, Kansas. To this union were born seven children, five boys and two girls and one adopted daughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband who passed away June 12, 1917, one daughter, Susan L. and four sons, Sylvester O., John W., Harold J., and Carl I. Gaines.
For about 14 years she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Alma E. Gibson of Phillipsburg, Kansas. Her children loved her dearly and were faithful, giving her the best care until her death. She was a kind and loving mother and a friend to all who passed her way.
She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Kirwin, Kansas, and was faithful to all who knew her. Most of all she loved God and wanted her life to tell for Him.
She leaves to mourn her passing one brother, Albert H. Enyart of Prairie City, Iowa; one son, Thomas E. Gaines of Hays, Kansas; one daughter, Mrs. Alma E. Gibson of Phillipsburg, Kansas; one adopted daughter, Mrs. Fredia Norton of Norton, Kansas; 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held in Miles Chapel Monday afternoon, October 19, at 2 o'clock, with Rev. B. A. Hartnett and Rev. H. R. Jansen officiating. Mrs. Elwood Elliott was soloist with Mrs. E. J. Gilliland at the piano.
Pallbearers were E. J. Gilliland, Loren Case, Lawrence Gibson, Millard Coast, Willis Calhoon, and Dr. J. G. Buchner. Burial was in the Kirwin Cemetery.
October 29, 1959--Phillips County Review--Phillipsburg, KS
Effa J. Enyart married John B. Gaines in Marion County, Iowa on January 11, 1883.
Effie Jane Enyart, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Enyart, was born March 5, 1863, in Howard County, Indiana, and departed this life on October 16, 1959, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alma E. Gibson in Phillipburg, Kansas, at the age of 96 years, 7 months and 11 days.
When she was a little girl, with her parents, she came to Phillips County, Kansas, where they homesteaded north of Agra, Kansas.
On January 11, 1883, she was united in marriage to John B. Gaines in Swan, Iowa. In 1885 she and her husband moved to Phillips County, Kansas. To this union were born seven children, five boys and two girls and one adopted daughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband who passed away June 12, 1917, one daughter, Susan L. and four sons, Sylvester O., John W., Harold J., and Carl I. Gaines.
For about 14 years she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Alma E. Gibson of Phillipsburg, Kansas. Her children loved her dearly and were faithful, giving her the best care until her death. She was a kind and loving mother and a friend to all who passed her way.
She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Kirwin, Kansas, and was faithful to all who knew her. Most of all she loved God and wanted her life to tell for Him.
She leaves to mourn her passing one brother, Albert H. Enyart of Prairie City, Iowa; one son, Thomas E. Gaines of Hays, Kansas; one daughter, Mrs. Alma E. Gibson of Phillipsburg, Kansas; one adopted daughter, Mrs. Fredia Norton of Norton, Kansas; 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held in Miles Chapel Monday afternoon, October 19, at 2 o'clock, with Rev. B. A. Hartnett and Rev. H. R. Jansen officiating. Mrs. Elwood Elliott was soloist with Mrs. E. J. Gilliland at the piano.
Pallbearers were E. J. Gilliland, Loren Case, Lawrence Gibson, Millard Coast, Willis Calhoon, and Dr. J. G. Buchner. Burial was in the Kirwin Cemetery.
October 29, 1959--Phillips County Review--Phillipsburg, KS
Effie Jane Enyart, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Enyart, was born March 5, 1863, in Howard County, Indiana, and departed this life on October 16, 1959, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alma E. Gibson in Phillipburg, Kansas, at the age of 96 years, 7 months and 11 days.
When she was a little girl, with her parents, she came to Phillips County, Kansas, where they homesteaded north of Agra, Kansas.
On January 11, 1883, she was united in marriage to John B. Gaines in Swan, Iowa. In 1885 she and her husband moved to Phillips County, Kansas. To this union were born seven children, five boys and two girls and one adopted daughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband who passed away June 12, 1917, one daughter, Susan L. and four sons, Sylvester O., John W., Harold J., and Carl I. Gaines.
For about 14 years she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Alma E. Gibson of Phillipsburg, Kansas. Her children loved her dearly and were faithful, giving her the best care until her death. She was a kind and loving mother and a friend to all who passed her way.
She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Kirwin, Kansas, and was faithful to all who knew her. Most of all she loved God and wanted her life to tell for Him.
She leaves to mourn her passing one brother, Albert H. Enyart of Prairie City, Iowa; one son, Thomas E. Gaines of Hays, Kansas; one daughter, Mrs. Alma E. Gibson of Phillipsburg, Kansas; one adopted daughter, Mrs. Fredia Norton of Norton, Kansas; 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held in Miles Chapel Monday afternoon, October 19, at 2 o'clock, with Rev. B. A. Hartnett and Rev. H. R. Jansen officiating. Mrs. Elwood Elliott was soloist with Mrs. E. J. Gilliland at the piano.
Pallbearers were E. J. Gilliland, Loren Case, Lawrence Gibson, Millard Coast, Willis Calhoon, and Dr. J. G. Buchner. Burial was in the Kirwin Cemetery.
October 29, 1959--Phillips County Review--Phillipsburg, KS
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