"Sad, indeed was the sudden and entirely unexpected death, Wednesday morning, November 11th, 1896, at 10 o'clock, of Mr. Allen B. Cross, at his home just north of Sylvan Grove, aged 60 years, 9 months and 10 days. Wednesday morning he was as usual about doing chores and apparently in good health. At about 10 o'clock, while driving hogs, which he wanted to load for market, he dropped to the ground. His wife, who was helping, went to his assistance, leading him to the fence. She asked him if he was hurt, and what was the matter. He said he was only dizzy. While talking he sank to the ground and died. Ten minutes elapsed from the time he first fell until he was dead. W. M. Grimm, of Rossette, who was at the time passing, responded to a call from Mrs. Cross, and went to her assistance. Frank Lee also came and they carried the body into the house and immediately sent for Dr. Simpson, but no medical aid could assist him. His spirit had fled to the world beyond. The doctor pronounced the cause of death apoplexy. Allen B. Cross was born in the state of Pennsylvania, January 2d, 1836. He came to Kansas in the year 1877. On Oct. 2nd, 1881, he was united in marriage to Miss Ida Seirer. Six children were born to them, one of which preceded him to the spirit world. The diseased was an earnest, consistent member of the Presbyterian church for the past two years, a devoted Christian, a faithful husband and a loving father. The bereaved wife and sorrowing children have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock by Rev. Bradbury. The remains were interred in the Vesper cemetery. "
Published in the Lincoln Sentinel ~ Lincoln County, Kansas - Thursday ~ November 19, 1896 ~ Page 5.
Allen B. Cross --- A noble life and a sudden death
In 1877 Mr. Cross first came to Lincoln county, Kansas, from Pennsylvania, and opened a store near the present Sylvan Grove. Will Morgan was his partner in business. The store was a success, but he sold out when the railroad came in, and commenced farming and followed that occupation up to the time of his death. He was an old soldier and had seen some hard fought battles. He belonged to the 148th Pennsylvania volunteers. In 1881 he married Miss Ida Sierer, of Wilson. They were blessed with a happy family of four boys and one little baby girl, and one gone before to the other shore. Mr. Cross loved his home and always did all he could to help every member of his family and was a kind neighbor. Two years ago he became a Christian and joined the Presbyterian church, and was a very active member and gave very liberally, and was librarian and trustee. He helped in building the new church and was always early on hand to help in meetings. He read his Bible through once after he joined the church and then once again to the 12 chapter of Romans. He loved to sing and pray. "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder I'll Be There" was one of the last he sang.
His sudden death on Wednesday, November 11 at 10 o'clock sent a thrill of anguish through many. He died in the midst of his work loading some hogs for market. He is now a man of power and energy but in the short time of ten minutes, by a stroke of apoplexy, he is dead. His wife and two neighbors were present and did all they could to keep him alive, but all was vain. Had he lived until January 2, 1897, he would have been 61 years old.
The funeral at the church drew all the neighborhood from near and far. His minister, H. C. Bradbury, conducted the funeral service. "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain," was the text. Surely Brother Cross was prepared and ready to go. His favorite songs were sung. All present felt how glorious to live and die such a Christian. The body was taken to the Vesper cemetery. We all shall miss him. "
Published in the Lincoln Republican ~ Lincoln County, Kansas -Thursday ~ November 26, 1896 ~ Page 1.
The above obituaries were transcribed and shared here by Find A Grave Contributor: Gould. L.J. (47852615) - 31 March 2023.
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He married Ida Susan Serier on October 2, 1881 in Lincoln County, KS. They had six children:
1. Lillian Cross (1883 - 1883)
2. Eugene Samuel Cross (1885 - 1948)
3. Allen Fredrick Cross (1887 - 1975)
4. Robert Leroy Cross (1889 - 1978)
5. Paul Leon Cross (1891 - 1970)
6. Helen Mary Cross (1895 - 1982)
1850 US Federal Census: Boggs, PA
1870 US Federal Census: Boggs, PA
1885 KS State Census: Center, KS
The original biography information was placed here by Find A Grave Contributor - ksrose - 2010.
Published in the Lincoln Sentinel ~ Lincoln County, Kansas - Thursday ~ November 19, 1896 ~ Page 5.
Allen B. Cross --- A noble life and a sudden death
In 1877 Mr. Cross first came to Lincoln county, Kansas, from Pennsylvania, and opened a store near the present Sylvan Grove. Will Morgan was his partner in business. The store was a success, but he sold out when the railroad came in, and commenced farming and followed that occupation up to the time of his death. He was an old soldier and had seen some hard fought battles. He belonged to the 148th Pennsylvania volunteers. In 1881 he married Miss Ida Sierer, of Wilson. They were blessed with a happy family of four boys and one little baby girl, and one gone before to the other shore. Mr. Cross loved his home and always did all he could to help every member of his family and was a kind neighbor. Two years ago he became a Christian and joined the Presbyterian church, and was a very active member and gave very liberally, and was librarian and trustee. He helped in building the new church and was always early on hand to help in meetings. He read his Bible through once after he joined the church and then once again to the 12 chapter of Romans. He loved to sing and pray. "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder I'll Be There" was one of the last he sang.
His sudden death on Wednesday, November 11 at 10 o'clock sent a thrill of anguish through many. He died in the midst of his work loading some hogs for market. He is now a man of power and energy but in the short time of ten minutes, by a stroke of apoplexy, he is dead. His wife and two neighbors were present and did all they could to keep him alive, but all was vain. Had he lived until January 2, 1897, he would have been 61 years old.
The funeral at the church drew all the neighborhood from near and far. His minister, H. C. Bradbury, conducted the funeral service. "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain," was the text. Surely Brother Cross was prepared and ready to go. His favorite songs were sung. All present felt how glorious to live and die such a Christian. The body was taken to the Vesper cemetery. We all shall miss him. "
Published in the Lincoln Republican ~ Lincoln County, Kansas -Thursday ~ November 26, 1896 ~ Page 1.
The above obituaries were transcribed and shared here by Find A Grave Contributor: Gould. L.J. (47852615) - 31 March 2023.
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He married Ida Susan Serier on October 2, 1881 in Lincoln County, KS. They had six children:
1. Lillian Cross (1883 - 1883)
2. Eugene Samuel Cross (1885 - 1948)
3. Allen Fredrick Cross (1887 - 1975)
4. Robert Leroy Cross (1889 - 1978)
5. Paul Leon Cross (1891 - 1970)
6. Helen Mary Cross (1895 - 1982)
1850 US Federal Census: Boggs, PA
1870 US Federal Census: Boggs, PA
1885 KS State Census: Center, KS
The original biography information was placed here by Find A Grave Contributor - ksrose - 2010.
"Sad, indeed was the sudden and entirely unexpected death, Wednesday morning, November 11th, 1896, at 10 o'clock, of Mr. Allen B. Cross, at his home just north of Sylvan Grove, aged 60 years, 9 months and 10 days. Wednesday morning he was as usual about doing chores and apparently in good health. At about 10 o'clock, while driving hogs, which he wanted to load for market, he dropped to the ground. His wife, who was helping, went to his assistance, leading him to the fence. She asked him if he was hurt, and what was the matter. He said he was only dizzy. While talking he sank to the ground and died. Ten minutes elapsed from the time he first fell until he was dead. W. M. Grimm, of Rossette, who was at the time passing, responded to a call from Mrs. Cross, and went to her assistance. Frank Lee also came and they carried the body into the house and immediately sent for Dr. Simpson, but no medical aid could assist him. His spirit had fled to the world beyond. The doctor pronounced the cause of death apoplexy. Allen B. Cross was born in the state of Pennsylvania, January 2d, 1836. He came to Kansas in the year 1877. On Oct. 2nd, 1881, he was united in marriage to Miss Ida Seirer. Six children were born to them, one of which preceded him to the spirit world. The diseased was an earnest, consistent member of the Presbyterian church for the past two years, a devoted Christian, a faithful husband and a loving father. The bereaved wife and sorrowing children have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock by Rev. Bradbury. The remains were interred in the Vesper cemetery. "
Published in the Lincoln Sentinel ~ Lincoln County, Kansas - Thursday ~ November 19, 1896 ~ Page 5.
Allen B. Cross --- A noble life and a sudden death
In 1877 Mr. Cross first came to Lincoln county, Kansas, from Pennsylvania, and opened a store near the present Sylvan Grove. Will Morgan was his partner in business. The store was a success, but he sold out when the railroad came in, and commenced farming and followed that occupation up to the time of his death. He was an old soldier and had seen some hard fought battles. He belonged to the 148th Pennsylvania volunteers. In 1881 he married Miss Ida Sierer, of Wilson. They were blessed with a happy family of four boys and one little baby girl, and one gone before to the other shore. Mr. Cross loved his home and always did all he could to help every member of his family and was a kind neighbor. Two years ago he became a Christian and joined the Presbyterian church, and was a very active member and gave very liberally, and was librarian and trustee. He helped in building the new church and was always early on hand to help in meetings. He read his Bible through once after he joined the church and then once again to the 12 chapter of Romans. He loved to sing and pray. "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder I'll Be There" was one of the last he sang.
His sudden death on Wednesday, November 11 at 10 o'clock sent a thrill of anguish through many. He died in the midst of his work loading some hogs for market. He is now a man of power and energy but in the short time of ten minutes, by a stroke of apoplexy, he is dead. His wife and two neighbors were present and did all they could to keep him alive, but all was vain. Had he lived until January 2, 1897, he would have been 61 years old.
The funeral at the church drew all the neighborhood from near and far. His minister, H. C. Bradbury, conducted the funeral service. "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain," was the text. Surely Brother Cross was prepared and ready to go. His favorite songs were sung. All present felt how glorious to live and die such a Christian. The body was taken to the Vesper cemetery. We all shall miss him. "
Published in the Lincoln Republican ~ Lincoln County, Kansas -Thursday ~ November 26, 1896 ~ Page 1.
The above obituaries were transcribed and shared here by Find A Grave Contributor: Gould. L.J. (47852615) - 31 March 2023.
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He married Ida Susan Serier on October 2, 1881 in Lincoln County, KS. They had six children:
1. Lillian Cross (1883 - 1883)
2. Eugene Samuel Cross (1885 - 1948)
3. Allen Fredrick Cross (1887 - 1975)
4. Robert Leroy Cross (1889 - 1978)
5. Paul Leon Cross (1891 - 1970)
6. Helen Mary Cross (1895 - 1982)
1850 US Federal Census: Boggs, PA
1870 US Federal Census: Boggs, PA
1885 KS State Census: Center, KS
The original biography information was placed here by Find A Grave Contributor - ksrose - 2010.
Published in the Lincoln Sentinel ~ Lincoln County, Kansas - Thursday ~ November 19, 1896 ~ Page 5.
Allen B. Cross --- A noble life and a sudden death
In 1877 Mr. Cross first came to Lincoln county, Kansas, from Pennsylvania, and opened a store near the present Sylvan Grove. Will Morgan was his partner in business. The store was a success, but he sold out when the railroad came in, and commenced farming and followed that occupation up to the time of his death. He was an old soldier and had seen some hard fought battles. He belonged to the 148th Pennsylvania volunteers. In 1881 he married Miss Ida Sierer, of Wilson. They were blessed with a happy family of four boys and one little baby girl, and one gone before to the other shore. Mr. Cross loved his home and always did all he could to help every member of his family and was a kind neighbor. Two years ago he became a Christian and joined the Presbyterian church, and was a very active member and gave very liberally, and was librarian and trustee. He helped in building the new church and was always early on hand to help in meetings. He read his Bible through once after he joined the church and then once again to the 12 chapter of Romans. He loved to sing and pray. "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder I'll Be There" was one of the last he sang.
His sudden death on Wednesday, November 11 at 10 o'clock sent a thrill of anguish through many. He died in the midst of his work loading some hogs for market. He is now a man of power and energy but in the short time of ten minutes, by a stroke of apoplexy, he is dead. His wife and two neighbors were present and did all they could to keep him alive, but all was vain. Had he lived until January 2, 1897, he would have been 61 years old.
The funeral at the church drew all the neighborhood from near and far. His minister, H. C. Bradbury, conducted the funeral service. "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain," was the text. Surely Brother Cross was prepared and ready to go. His favorite songs were sung. All present felt how glorious to live and die such a Christian. The body was taken to the Vesper cemetery. We all shall miss him. "
Published in the Lincoln Republican ~ Lincoln County, Kansas -Thursday ~ November 26, 1896 ~ Page 1.
The above obituaries were transcribed and shared here by Find A Grave Contributor: Gould. L.J. (47852615) - 31 March 2023.
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He married Ida Susan Serier on October 2, 1881 in Lincoln County, KS. They had six children:
1. Lillian Cross (1883 - 1883)
2. Eugene Samuel Cross (1885 - 1948)
3. Allen Fredrick Cross (1887 - 1975)
4. Robert Leroy Cross (1889 - 1978)
5. Paul Leon Cross (1891 - 1970)
6. Helen Mary Cross (1895 - 1982)
1850 US Federal Census: Boggs, PA
1870 US Federal Census: Boggs, PA
1885 KS State Census: Center, KS
The original biography information was placed here by Find A Grave Contributor - ksrose - 2010.
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