Obituary of JOHN HAM
Transcribed and contributed by Gerri Williams, 15 May 2006.
The Pleasanton Herald, )Pleasanton, Linn, KS)
Friday, January 31, 1890
John Ham, an old and respected citizen of Potosi twp, died at the residence of his son, J. (P.?) Ham, in this city, on Thursday night, the 23rd, of consumption. Deceased had been afflicted for many years with that dreaded disease until death finally claimed him as its victim. His funeral took place on Saturday and was very largely attended by his old friends and neighbors of south Potosi and Sheridan twps, and his remains were interred in Littells cemetery.
Same newspaper but another section:
Died – John C. Ham at his residence in Pleasanton, Friday morning, January 24, 1890, of consumption, in the 62nd year of his age. Deceased was born in Rando county, North Carolina, June 24, 1828. At the age of 3 years his parents moved to Green county, Tennessee, and in 1851, he moved to Indiana and was married to Susan Ramey, December 28, 1853. A few years after his marriage he emigrated with his family to Linn county, Ks., where he remained until God called him home – to that home we have heard him sing and talk about in our prayer and class meetings. Early in life he gave his heart to God and at the age of 15 he joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and nine years later united with the United Brethren of Christ and lived a model Christian life. His wife and children deeply miss the cheering Christian influence of this good old man, but they weep not as those who have no hope. He has gone to Heaven. During nine years of suffering from that fatal disease, consumption, he never murmured nor complained; his will was ever in submission to the Divine will. He leaves a companion and six children and a legion of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held at the Liberty schoolhouse, Saturday at 1 o’clock conducted by Rev. T. Stephenson, after which the remains were conveyed to the Littell cemetery, followed by a concourse of friends and relatives.
