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Posted on: Wells County, Indiana Query Forum
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Surname: Buck, Jenks, Lawrence, Deming
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- IN MEMORIAM -
Willis Enoch Buck, MD. was born in La Grange County, Indiana, May 5th,
1858, and died in Kingman, Kansas November 7, 1903, aged 45 years, 6 months
and 2 days.
He was married at Lincoln, Nebraska July 15, 1885 to Keren H. Sweet, the
ceremony being performed by Rev. R. N. Mc Kaig. To this union three children
were born, two daughters, Lucy, aged 17 years and Helen, aged 12 years,
who with their Mother are bearing the burden of Great sorrow, and one son
who died in infancy.
Willis Buck left his home at the early age of sixteen years to make his
own way in the world, and with no settled convictions as to what his future
business career would be. He left home with no money, labored at whatever
honest toil his hands found to do. Earning many times the small sum of
fifty cents per week. In course of time he journeyed to Toledo, Ohio, where
he found employment and learned the printers t rade in the office of the
Toledo Blade. In his young life he became a Christian and shile in Toledo
became identified with a small mission sunday school in charge of J Cooper
Price. This mission work was very dear to the young man, and to it he gave
much of his time. Made many sacrifices and was a teacher in the Sunday
School. This mission work is still existing, has a large membership and
is very prosperous.
Willis Buck next came to Lawrence, Kansas, where he made his home with
his Aunt, Mrs. Deming, doing the housework for his board. While in Lawrence
he was afforded the opportunity of attending the Kansas State University
in that City, which he availed himself of and attended for two years, secured
a first grade certificate and taught several terems of school. His next
move was to Lincoln, Nebraska where he secured night work in the printing
office of the State Journal, and was also engaged for a short time in teaching.
He then entered the Medical Department of the Nebraska State University,
from which he graduated in 1885, and from that time on until his death
was a practicing physician. While in Lincoln he was closely associated
with Dr. B. L. Paine, a practicing physician and an earnest religious worker.
Dr Buck was often busy with Dr Paine in YMCA work and other Christian activities.
After graduating from the Nebraska State University, He married and moved
with his wife to Minden, Nebraska where they resided for seven years. While
in Minden, the Doctor and his Wife were members of the Presbyterian Church,
of which church in Kingman he was a member at the time of his death.
In the summer of 1893 the family moved to Kingman. In this city Dr. Buck
was associated for a short time with Dr. J. W. Light in practice and then
opened an office for himself. Dr. Buck had a large practice a high standing
among the professional and other business men of the city, as as a citizen
wah highly esteemed for his excellent traits of character as seen in his
several relation in life.
The sudden death of Dr. Willis E. Buck which occurred in his office early
on Saturday morning and while alone was a great and sorrowful shock to
the entire community, and many were the expressions of regret at losing
from among our citizens one so good and worthy as he. The funeral service
was held at the family residence on Tuesday afternoon November 10, aaty
3 O'clock, conducted by the Pastor Rev C. B. Eby, assisted by Rev F. W.
Moboden of the Methodist Church.
Rev C. B. Eby spoke very helpful and strengthening words from the Scripture
ISA. 40-1, "Comfort Ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God."
The chois consisted of Mrs. W. M. Wallace, Mr. Oscar Capps, Mr. E. B. Humphrey
and Mr. Arthur V. Cooper. They rendered a few helpful and very appropriate
selections.
The ceremonies at the cemetery were conducted by members of Ninnescah Lodge
230 AF and AM of which the deceased was a member. The funeral was very
largely attended by people from the city and country and surrounding towns
as the entire county felt the death of Dr. Buck to be in the nature of
a personal loss. The floral tributes were many, both from different societies
and individuals, all seeming anxious to contribute and show in every way
possible their respect for the deceased and his grief stricken family.
Some of the floral offerings were an anchor from the AOUS Lodge, three
links from the IOOF Lodge, wreath from the MWA Lodge, sre ath from the
Epworth League, wreath from Lucy's sunday school class, wreath from Helen's
sunday school class, wreath from Junior ans Senior endeavors, wreath from
Knights and Ladies of Security; wreath from Mizpah Rebekah Lodge, Mrs.
J W Cookson, Mrs AG Bowron, Mrs Brown and Allen, the SIS Century Club,
students of the High School and numerous others. Speaking in unmistakable
language the Praise due the deceased from a community in which he had walked
and talked with honor in the years of his residence among us - tributes
well earned and merited.
In the life of the deceased He studied how best to administer to the wants
of the distressed either in body or mind, and was diligent in his efforts
to assuage the sorrow and lighten the grief of the afflicted, in public
affairs his voice and counsel was on the side of right and good government,
never for a moment winking at matters of a questionable nature. In society
he was a genial companion and a popular citizen. In his home life he idolized
his family and faithfully studied and provided for their every want. Sensitive
to a marked degree he studiously avoided saying anything that would mar
the feelings of anyone. And so on at great length might be enumerated his
many commendable qualities and the community with one accord would give
hearty sanction.
Suffice it to say Kingman has lost one of its best citizens in the death
of Willis E. Buck and this will be forcibly demonstrated when the people
who were nearest to him in private and public life shall attempt to enumerate
his worth as a husband, father and citizen. As it will be found his nobler
qualities far outweighed his frailities.
I have a book on the Lawrence's, dated 1856 It was authored by Amos A.
Lawrence ESQ. It is The Genealogy of the Family of John Lawrence of Wisset
in Suffolk, England, and of Watertown and Groton, Massachusetts, "Your
Fathers, Where are they?" Boston" Published for the Author by S., K. Shipple
and company, 161 Washington Street. 1857 The inscription in the front of
the book is to my Great Grandfather Dr. Willie E. Buck, Presented to my
by Grandma Jenks, A. S. May 5, 1876. Entered accordint to Act of Congress,
in the year 1857 by JOHN LAWRENCE, In the Clerk's Office of the District
Court of the District of Massachusetts. The Table of contents, The Name
Lawrence, page 5, Archbishop Lawrence, Page 5, The English Ancestry, Page
7, The American Genealogy, Page 13, A Family Record Page 170, Recapitulation
or indes, page 176, appendix page 187.
Some comments from Prepatory remarks:
The chronological period of this little volume comprises about seven hundred
years, or from about A. D. 1150 to the present date.( 1856) The English
lineage extends through sixteen generations, and the American line or genealogy
runs to the ninth;, embracing in the whole about twenty-five generations.
It will be seen that the numeral account takes in only those bearing the
name of Lawrence in the male line, and those of the first generation in
the female line, and not the grandchildren; also that all such, having
been reported by name or number, are counted. The plan of the whole is
quite simple; and, with the help of the reference figures, and the tables
or general index at the close, it will be easy for any person to find families,
and trace their lineage from the Father of our family, ---John of Watertown.
The Family Record is annexed for the use of those who have none, or who
please to adopt this.
John Lawrence July 1,1857
Red mark has been made at Family no. 92 Benjamin, m July 3, 1778, Rebecca
Woods, of Pepperell and had these born in Groton, Ephraim, Artemas, Moody,
Joshua, Ithamar, Rebecca, milla, Manasseh, Sarah, Benjamin
There is a blond curl on page 130 of this book, Family no 209,210,211,
Ethamar, Rebecca, Milla.
There is another red mark on page 129, Family 208 Moody, m September, 1805,
Dorcas Bryant, and has had children in Jaffrey.
1870 I Lucy B, b November 29,1806, m Norman Jenks, children, now a widow
and lives 1871 with a daughter, Mrs. Buck in Vanburen, Indiana.
1872 II Gracy, b August 25, 1808; m 1829 Samuel Stearns; has children;
now a widow; and lives in Lynn, Mass.
1873 III Ayre b February 15,1810; m 1830 John Felt; has children; lives
in Woodstock, Me. Mrs. Dorcas Lawrence died August 3, 1810, aged twenty-nine.
He married, second, 1874 - 5 Mrs. Polly Spaulding, by whom he had two sons,
not living. He was deputy sheriff for a time; and died December 29, 1856,
aged seventy-four years.
We are descended from Moody Lawrence, who had a daughter Lucy B. and she
married Norman Jenks, she lived with her daughter Mrs. Buck (our Great
Great Grandmother) in Vanburen, Indiana.
I do not know where Vanburen, Indiana is, what county, sorry
Good mornig everyone!
Just wanted to pass this message onto all of you. I know some of the
families living in both Wells and Blackford Counties moved on to Lincoln
County, KS, in the 1870s, so someone might hit pay-dirt.
Happy Hunting!!!
Karen
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Sun, Feb 4, 2001, 3:11pm (CST+1)
To: KSLINCOL-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: [KSLINCOL] New to the page
Hi, folks! Thanks to Tonya Peck, we have two new pages about the early
days of Sylvan Grove, chock full of names:
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/lincoln/sylvana.htm
A list of early settlers, when they came to Sylvan, and what state they
came from. Surnames include Bacon, Bender, Biggs, Buzick, Dengate,
Ellis, Grubb, Hurlbut, Ide, Knox, Lewis, McVey, Masterson, Mettlen,
Morgan, Peck, Seibert, Simmons, Spencer, Troup, Vonada, Ward, Witte
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/lincoln/sylvanb.htm
A brief history of the formation of schools in Sylvan Grove, including
the names of early teachers: Surnames include Artman, Baker, Bell,
Berger, Berkley, Biggs, Blythe, Botlz, Bowen, Brumbaugh, Buzick,
Creighton, Decker, Denboice, Farnsworth, Fenney, Ford, Fouts, Frazier,
Gilipin, Grim, Harmon, Henning, Hillmer, Holway, Jeffers, Kistler,
Kohler, Lewis, Merriman, Morgan, Norris, Nulton, Osterfund, Pease, Peck,
Pilcher, Porter, Richards, Richardson, Roach, Seirer, Sellman, Shank,
Shannon, Sigley, Smith, Spencer, Stalions, Stine, Stone, Thompson,
Thrun, Waterman, Wohler
I've also added this page:
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/lincoln/cath2.htm
A list of those who gave memorial stained glass windows and/or Stations
of the Cross statues for St. Patrick's Church. Includes many of the
early Irish settlers.
Thanks again, Tonya, for the submissions. Tonya has gotten permission to
excerpt a book by Marge Lawson called "Honoring Our Heritage," a history
of Sylvan Grove, and is typing in selected portions to put on the
Lincoln County page. This is a tremendous boon to the page and I am very
grateful!
Tracee
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Posted on: Wells County, Indiana Query Forum
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Surname: Stonebraker, Stienbrecher, Steinbracher
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