February 15, 1918, p 8, c 4.
FORMER NORTH TOPEKA MAN DIES IN COLORADO
Word has been received in North Topeka of the death of Daniel Marken 74 years of age, who died this week at Simla, Colo., where he moved three years ago hoping to improve his health.
Marken was born near Dayton, Ohio, April 6, 1843. At the age of 7 years he moved with his parents to Peru, Ind., where he resided until 1879, when he moved to Kansas and settled on a farm northwest of Topeka. In the spring of 1909 he moved to Shorey, where he resided until three years ago.
On January 15, 1863, he was married to Nancy E. Silvius and to this union were born fifteen children. Marken was quite active in politics in Shawnee county. He was elected delegate to various Democratic conventions and was twice nominated for sheriff on the Democratic ticket, but was defeated both times by the late A. T. Lucas.
The deceased is survived by the widow and ten children: Mrs. H. T. N. Bickell, of Perkins, Okla.; Mrs. J. M. Bennett, of Shorey; P. H. Marken, of Wabash, Ind.; G. E. and Daniel E. Marken, of Simla, Colo.; M. R. Marken, of Auburn, Wash.; H. W. Marken, of Shorey; J. L. Marken, of Elmont; O. P. Marken of Topeka, and J. W. Marken, of Markam, Okla.
The body will arrive in Topeka for burial Saturday morning and interment will take place at Prairie Home cemetery.
February 15, 1918, p 8, c 4.
FORMER NORTH TOPEKA MAN DIES IN COLORADO
Word has been received in North Topeka of the death of Daniel Marken 74 years of age, who died this week at Simla, Colo., where he moved three years ago hoping to improve his health.
Marken was born near Dayton, Ohio, April 6, 1843. At the age of 7 years he moved with his parents to Peru, Ind., where he resided until 1879, when he moved to Kansas and settled on a farm northwest of Topeka. In the spring of 1909 he moved to Shorey, where he resided until three years ago.
On January 15, 1863, he was married to Nancy E. Silvius and to this union were born fifteen children. Marken was quite active in politics in Shawnee county. He was elected delegate to various Democratic conventions and was twice nominated for sheriff on the Democratic ticket, but was defeated both times by the late A. T. Lucas.
The deceased is survived by the widow and ten children: Mrs. H. T. N. Bickell, of Perkins, Okla.; Mrs. J. M. Bennett, of Shorey; P. H. Marken, of Wabash, Ind.; G. E. and Daniel E. Marken, of Simla, Colo.; M. R. Marken, of Auburn, Wash.; H. W. Marken, of Shorey; J. L. Marken, of Elmont; O. P. Marken of Topeka, and J. W. Marken, of Markam, Okla.
The body will arrive in Topeka for burial Saturday morning and interment will take place at Prairie Home cemetery.
Family Members
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Sarah Jane Marken Bickell
1864–1938
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David Franklin Marken
1868–1880
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Gideon Edward Marken
1869–1931
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Jacob L. Marken
1869–1935
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Philip Henry Marken
1869–1948
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Lillian Marken
1871–1871
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Nellie Rosetta Marken Calkins
1872–1901
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Marion R Marken
1874–1964
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Luella Catherine Marken Garver
1877–1971
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Mikel Milow Marken
1878–1881
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Jesse Walker Marken
1883–1952
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Oliver P. Marken
1885–1947
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