Obituaries for John T. Elston (1842-1919)
Uncited newspaper.
From the clippings of June Groshong.
John T. ELSTON was born near Winfield, Mo., Oct. 26, 1842, and passed away Feb. 6, 1919, the home of Cal MADEN, his son-in-law, with whom he made his home for the past few months. He was married to Miss Lucy Edmons (should be Edmona j.g.) ADMIRE Dec. 27, 1866. To this union eight children were born, seven daughters and one son. His wife and 3 daughters preceeded him in death. He leaves to mourn this loss of a father, Mrs. Alfred MEADOWS, Mrs. Frank OVERALL, Mrs. Floyd CANNON, James ELSTON, all of near Winfield, Mrs. Thomas JACKSON, of St. Louis.
Member of New Salem Baptist Church since 1861
Was a member of the New Salem Lodge # 270 since March 3, 1877.
Two brothers, Frank and Willett, and two sisters, Mrs. Annie MEADOWS and Mrs. Allie PRICE, six sons-in-laws and 20 grandchildren and a host of friends are bereaved in his going.
Funeral was at New Salem Saturday at 11 o'clock, February 8, 1919. His remains rest beside those of his wife in New Salem Cemetery. Psalm 37:37______O.A.Gordon.
Obituaries for John T. Elston (1842-1919)
Uncited newspaper.
From the clippings of June Groshong.
John T. ELSTON was born near Winfield, Mo., Oct. 26, 1842, and passed away Feb. 6, 1919, the home of Cal MADEN, his son-in-law, with whom he made his home for the past few months. He was married to Miss Lucy Edmons (should be Edmona j.g.) ADMIRE Dec. 27, 1866. To this union eight children were born, seven daughters and one son. His wife and 3 daughters preceeded him in death. He leaves to mourn this loss of a father, Mrs. Alfred MEADOWS, Mrs. Frank OVERALL, Mrs. Floyd CANNON, James ELSTON, all of near Winfield, Mrs. Thomas JACKSON, of St. Louis.
Member of New Salem Baptist Church since 1861
Was a member of the New Salem Lodge # 270 since March 3, 1877.
Two brothers, Frank and Willett, and two sisters, Mrs. Annie MEADOWS and Mrs. Allie PRICE, six sons-in-laws and 20 grandchildren and a host of friends are bereaved in his going.
Funeral was at New Salem Saturday at 11 o'clock, February 8, 1919. His remains rest beside those of his wife in New Salem Cemetery. Psalm 37:37______O.A.Gordon.
Family Members
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Ida May Elston Maden
1869–1917
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James Albert "Jeems" Elston
1871–1934
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Mintie S Elston Meadows
1873–1955
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Lillie May Elston Skinner
1875–1915
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Inda Etta Elston Overall
1878–1951
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Lenora "Nora" Elston Jackson
1881–1946
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Elsie Elizabeth Elston Cannon
1883–1960
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Georgia Elston
1888–1890
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Infant Daughter Elston
unknown–1867
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