looker

Thomas
Wilson

Pearl Jane Looker's
1st husband.

Obituary dated
November 23, 1893
from Old Kenton Newspaper Death & Marriage Notices, Volume 5,
publication from
The Hardin County Historical Society.

November 23, 1893
Obituary

Thomas R. Wilson was born in Logan county May 8th, 1866 and united with the M.E. Church in 1888, and was married to Miss Pearl Jane Looker, of Kenton, Ohio, September 19th, 1893, and died at his home near West Mansfield on November 15th, 1893, aged 27 years, 6 months and 7 days. He leaves a kind father and mother and three sisters, two brothers and a young bride of 17 to mourn his loss. He was loved by all who knew him; the entire community honored and respected him. His death was a great shock to his relatives and many friends; buy may the Comforter grant them His blessing in their sad bereavement and may the spirit of God rest upon them. The remains were laid to rest in the West Mansfield cemetery on Saturday afternoon.

November 23, 1893, 2nd article

Tom Wilson, an old acquaintance here died at his home near West Mansfield Wednesday last of Typhoid fever, and on Saturday the remains were interred in the Mansfield cemetery. Mr. Wilson went home from Mt. Victory about three weeks ago sick. His illness refused to yield to medicine and in a few days it was discovered that he had developed a genuine case of typhoid fever. Medicine still failed to correct the disease and he continued to grow steadily weaker until the end. He leaves a wife and a large concourse of friends to mourn his death; having been married but seven weeks.

Frank Looker's father, John Looker, is buried in
Grove Cemetery
Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio
Frank's brother John Looker
(b January 02, 1842, d April 10, 1843)
is buried by their father.

Rachel Looker Dickson Obituary dated August 23, 1888 from Old Kenton Newspaper Death & Marriage Notices, Volume 3, publication from The Hardin County Historical Society.	"Died--At her home in Kenton, on Tuesday, August 14, Rachel Dickson, aged fifty years. Mrs. Dickson was born in Pleasant Twp., four miles east of Kenton, January 19th, 1838, and was married to Mr. Henry Dickson, March 26, 1857, at the home of her parents. She was the daughter of John and Edith Looker, who were natives of Rockingham County, Va. They came to Hardin County in the early pioneer days, remaining here the balance of their lives. Deceased leaves a number of sisters and brothers: Mrs. William Spitzer and Mrs. J. N. Carothers and a brother Frank, residing in this county; Mrs. H. Clayton and Mrs. H. Roush, living in Iowa; Mrs. E. Dicus, residing in Illinois; James residing in Clermont County, this State, Abe and Luke, living in Michigan, and John, residing in Logan County, this State. She was the mother of three children, two sons and a daughter, all of whom are living. The children are all married, the daughter being the wife of Mr. John Pfeiffer, one of our most prominent merchants. The sons are associated with their father in business. Mrs. Rachel Dickson was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was a strict observer of all its requirements. She was in fact a practical Christian, ever ready to minister to the wants of the sick and afflicted. By her death, the church has lost a faithful consistent member, the community a pleasant, good neighbor, and her family a devoted wife and mother. She was a woman possessed of noble qualities of heart and mind, and was ever the friend of those in need. Her many acts of charity were done without show and were prompted by Christian love and not for display. Whoever knew her was proud of her friendship. Her friends kindly remembered her by sending choice flowers to her funeral, and among the many were several handsome pieces of appropriate and beautiful design...The remains were buried in Grove Cemetery, and her funeral cortege was one of the largest ever seen in Kenton. May her many noble qualities serve as examples for others to follow, and may the eternal sleep that now holds her in its long embrace end by awakening on the bright shores of the blessed."

Descendants of Abraham & Ruanna (Carothers) Looker Published in 'Ludington Daily News' (Michigan) September 22, 1955 Abraham Looker, s/o John & Edith Looker	Looker Reunion at Towns Home The Looker family reunion was held recently at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Towns on Ludington Route 1. Banquet style tables were arranged on the lawn for serving buffet style and for seating guests. Table grace was spoken by Floyd Carnahan of Mesick. During the afternoon visiting was enjoyed and games were played by children. This was the first reunion of descendants of Abraham and Ruanna Looker who came to Michigan from Pennsylvania in a covered wagon and settled on a homestead on the south shore of Crystal Lake. There were nine children in the Looker family, three sons and six daughters. George Looker, who was a fur trader in Alaska was buried at Ketchikan, Alaska. John Looker of Scottville was a carpenter and Henry Looker was a foundry man of Chicago. The girls, all followed the dressmaking trade of their mother. They were Mrs. Maudie Wrege and Mrs. Addie Smith of Ludington, Mrs. Mary Chinnery of Scottville, Mrs. Bell Luellen of Missouri, Mrs. Jeannie Towns of North Amber and Mrs. Rachel Miller of Sugar Grove. Carroll Carnahan of Naples, Italy, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Miller of Galveston, Texas, traveled the greatest distances to attend the reunion. Henry Chinnery of Daytona Beach, Fla., was the oldest of the cousins, send cousins and third cousins present at the reunion. Cheryl Peterson was the youngest present. Colored pictures were taken during the day. Of special interest was an inspection of Mr. Towns' privately owned and stocked trout ponds. A large pond contains about 1,500 rainbow and brook trout, which were bought as baby fish and have been cared for in this pond. A small cement pond is stocked with 1,000 brook trout hatched from eggs which Mr. Towns had flown here from Montana. When the eggs arrived there were about three cupsful and by almost constant care in feeding and cleaning, the 1,000 trout were hatched successfully and raised past the first delicate age. Mr. Towns is considering using the ponds for commercial fishing, but at present they are just a fascinating hobby. Mrs. Mary Ellen Johnson RN was appointed chairman to arrange a similar reunion next summer. Those present were Carroll Carnahan of Naples, Italy; Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Miller of Galveston, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Chinnery of Daytona Beach, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Carnahan, Miss Loretta Graves, Pat Carnahan, Cliff Carnahan, Miss Lola Graves of Mesick, Mrs. Mary Ellen Johnson RN, Charles Towns, Miss Barbara Schott, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Towns, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse L. Towns, Judy Towns, Tom Towns, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hussey, Cathy Chippi, Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Peterson, Karla Peterson, Cheryl Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Walfred Wrege, Martha Mae, Ronnie and Billy Wrege, Mr. and Mrs. Leeman Wrege, Jenine and Debra Wrege. Mr. and Mrs. Guy O. Wrege, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Carlson, Sherry, Mary and Patricia Carlson, Mrs. Hazel Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hausen, Mrs. George B. Ackersville, Jay L. Wrege, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Wrege, Carolyn and Susan Wrege, Mr. and Mrs. Guy A. Wrege, Bobby Wrege, Mrs. Bert Welsh, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Beyer, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Smith and sons, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, Barbara, Anita and Carol Smith, Mrs. Florence Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Everson, Mike Everson, James Shipley, Harold Shipley, George Chippi, John Chippi Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. George A. Towns, host and hostess.

Mary Looker Chinnery d/o Abraham & Rhuann (Carothers) Looker Obituary published in 'Ludington Daily News' Newspaper Ludington, Michigan Monday, April 8, 1918	MRS. ISAAC CHINNERY DIES FOLLOWING A SEVERE ILLNESS ----------- Yields to Painful Attack of Erysipelas; Funeral at 2 O'clock Tuesday. ---------- SCOTTVILLE, Mich., April 8 --- Mary L. Looker was born in Harding county, Ohio, May 20, 1854, and died at her home in Scottville, April 6, 1918, being 63 years, 10 months and 16 days of age. Her girlhood life was spent in her home state. On Nov. 6, 1873, she was married to Isaac Chinnery and together they settled to Mason county, Mich., where they settled on a farm in Amber township. They lived in Amber until the spring of 1893 when they were obliged to give up farm life on account of the ill health of Mrs. Chinnery, Since that time, they have made Scottville their home. Some three weeks ago she was stricken with erysipelas and suffered intensely until death relieved her on Saturday morning, April 6. She leave to mourn her loss, her husband and one son, J. Henry Chinnery, two brothers, Henry Looker of Chicago and George Looker of Alaska, and three sisters, Mrs. Rachel Miller of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Addie Smith of Ludington and Mrs. Maude Wrege of Ludington. Funeral services will be held at the home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. A.E. Gay will officiate. Interment will be made in Brookside Cemetery.

Sarah Jane Looker [Mrs. Isaac Chinnery] d/o Abraham & Rhuann (Carothers) Looker Obituary from Ludington Daily News Friday, November 5, 1915	FUNERAL OF MRS. TOWNS HELD THIS AFTERNOON --------------- The funeral of Mrs. Louis C. Towns, of Amber township, was held from the home at ? o'clock this afternoon. The services were in charge of Rev. Arthur E. Gay and interment made in North Amber cemetery. There was a large attendance of friends. Mrs. Towns succumbed away at ? p. m. Tuesday after an illness of 1? months' duration. The direct cause of her demise was Bright's disease and dropsy. During the above period Mrs. Towns was unable to attend to her household duties, being confined to her bed or in any easy chair most of the time. Miss Sarah Jane Looker, was born in Ohio, May 2, 1865, and when a young girl came to Michigan with her parents, who settled on a farm in Amber township, where she had lived the most of her life. She was married to Louis C. Towns July 4, 1883, and this union was blessed with seven children, two of whom have preceded her to their eternal home. She was a member of Amber and ????? granges. She was a devoted wife, mother, friend and neighbor, and by her Christian character and womanly worth had gathered about her a circle of friends who will mourn her demise. All during her illness, she was a patient sufferer, ever mindful for the comfort and happiness of her loved ones. It was in the home where she was best known and loved that she will be missed the most; also in the circle she was wont to mingle when her health would permit. But it was the Divine will that she should go to meet the loved ones who had gone on before. Deceased is survived by her bereaved husband, two sons, William R. and George A.; three daughters, Misses Mary Ellen, Sarah Agnes and Jessie L. Towns, all at home. She also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Isaac Chinnery, of Scottville; Mrs. Charles Smith and Mrs. Otto Wrege, both of Ludington; and three brothers, Henry Looker of Chicago; John Looker of Niles, and George Looker, of Alaska.

America B. Looker [Brakebill] Wife of Samuel Looker Obituary dated June 7, 1932 from the 'Newark Advocate Newspaper'	MRS. AMERICA B. LOOKER Mrs. America B. Looker, 86, died yesterday afternoon at her home in Harlem township, Franklin county. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Franks, Columbus and Mrs. Anna Herdman, and six sons, Valentine, Columbus; William, Noah, Edward and Charles, Galena, and Bert Looker, Johnstown. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Center Village M. E. church, with burial at Pickerington.

John W. Looker son of Nathan and Amelia Syford Looker. Obituary published in "The Marion Star" Newspaper November 12, 1951	John W. Looker John William Looker, 83, of Prospect, died Sunday at 8:30 p.m. in Jane M. Case Hospital, Delaware, after an illness of one week. Born July 18, 1868 in Sedalia, he was the son of Nathan and Amelia Syford Looker. He was engaged in farming and lived in Delaware county. He was married June 30, 1896 to Olive Ogle, who died May 23, 1908. Nov. 4, 1919, he married Ora Cauffman. She died Sept. 10, 1947. Surviving are two sons of the first marriage, Russell of Lyndon, and Heber of Washington C.H.; a sister Mrs. Clara Howell of Frankford, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have been made for Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Robinson-Hanrahan Funeral Home, Delaware, Oh. Burial in Greenfield Cemetery.

Elijah Looker Son of Joseph & Charlotte (O'Kane) Looker Published in "The Newark Daily Advocate" October 21, 1896	HORRIBLY MANGLED ELIJAH LOOKER OF SUMMIT STATION INSTANTLY KILLED By being Struck by a B&O Train - There was a Heavy Fog and He Could Not See the Train This morning's State Journal contains the following regarding the death of Elijah Looker, an aged resident of Summit Station, who was instantly killed on Monday by being struck by a B&O passenger train. "Elijah Looker, an aged resident of Summit Station, was instantly killed shortly after 8 o'clock Monday morning on the tracks of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad between Summit and Taylor's Station. Passenger train No. 105 was over four hours late and was speeding along at a terrific pace to make up lost time. A heavy fog which completely obscured the approaching train prevailed at the time and as Mr. Looker was past 70 years of age, it is not strange he did not see it in time to avoid the accident. He was equally hidden from the view of the engineer and it was not till the train was almost upon him that his presence on the track was discovered. Then it was too late and he was hurled more than 100 feet from the rails. The engine was backed to the scene of the accident and the remains placed in the baggage car and brought to this city. It was found that nearly every bone in his body had been broken. Upon arrival here the remains were removed to the morgue and subsequently William Gittings, a son it law, residing on Twenty-second street, had them again removed to his home. A number of letters found in the search of the effects revealed the identity of the remains. A daughter living at Summit Station was advised of the accident and came to the city later in the day. The train crew continued their run, but will be present at an investigation to be held by Coroner Herbst upon their return through the city.

Elizabeth Looker [Coffits] Wife of Nathan Looker News Article from the "Lancaster Daily Eagle" November 19, 1915	SHOT HERSELF ------------------------ IN THE MOUTH WITH A TWENTY-TWO TARGET GUN, DID MRS. ELIZABETH LOOKER ------------------------ Who lived with her Son and Daughter-in-law. Six Miles North of Basil---Coroner Peter Bugh was Called. ------------------------ Coroner Peter Bugh received a telephone call last night about six o'clock apprising him of the fact that Elizabeth Looker living six miles north of Basil had committed suicide by shooting herself in the mouth with a twenty-two caliber target gun. He was taken to the scene of the tragedy by Mr. Dennis Hone in one of his automobiles. Mrs. Looker owns a hundred and sixty acre farm in Liberty township, and has been living with her son and daughter-in-law. There were several men husking corn on the Looker farm yesterday and at dusk they came to the house for supper. The son noticed his mother through a glass door as he entered the dining room, sitting in a chair in her bed room. After the men had eaten the daughter-in-law prepared supper for herself and Mrs. Looker and went to the bed room to call her. She was not there but on the bed she found the following note: Dear Ray and Dottie: Do not think it is anything on your part that I do this, for I have nothing to complain of, for you have both done your part, and have been good and kind to me. But the dear Savior knows it all for which I ask and beg His forgiveness. Ray and Dottie, try to live right and for one another. Be sure you are right with God; follow after Dotties example, so you will never follow my example. Dear people, don't look down on Ray and Dottie for what I have done, for it is no fault of their's. But the dear Savior knows it all, and I ask you dear Jesus to forgive me. Dear Ray, follow Jesus and live close to Him. God bless you, Dottie, in trying to lead him in the way he should go. I want a private funeral. Good bye, dear friends, one and all. I want the following as my pall-bearers: Henry Gebbart, Henry Taylor, Frank Cohagen, Charley Stiner, John Hamberer and George Sager. Keep my body two days and three nights. You will find me upstairs in the old house. The note was unsigned, and the men went immediately to the old house referred to which was about one hundred and twenty five feet from the residence, and was used as an old storage and chicken house. In the middle of the upstairs room lying on the floor was Mrs. Looker, cold in death. She had a shawl about her head fastened with a safety pin. The men called Mr. Tusing first and he advised them to get the coroner. After Mr. Bugh arrived he examined the body and also one witness, Mr. Willis Sager, and will return a verdict of self destruction. The people at the house did not hear the report of the gun, and had no intimation that Mrs. Looker contemplated suicide until the daughter-in-law had found the note. She has been in ill health for several years and only that day had paid a doctor's bill of fifty dollars with the remark that he guessed she would not want any more medicine. The deceased leaves an only son, Ray Looker, with whom she lived, and from the tenor of her note was very fond of him and his wife. She was fifty seven years of age.

John D. Lokey (son of Elija & Lydia Looker) Obituary published in "The Lima News" newspaper January 10, 1958	John D. Lokey John D. Lokey, 72, Rushmore, died at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He had been ill for the past year. He was born Sept. 8, 1885 in Rockingham County, Va. He was the son of Elija and Lydia Looker, and married Bessie Greymire in May 22, 1909, who survives. Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Russel Vice of Spencerville, mrs. Ralph E. Gross of Waynesfield and Mrs. W. H. McMillian of Fort Wayne; one sister, Miss Dora Looker of Washington, D.C.; two brothers, Charles Looker of Washington, D.C. and Frank Looker of Portland, Ore.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Earl P. Looker Published in the Frederick Post, Frederick Maryland October 8, 1946	EARL P. LOOKER Earl Percy Looker, 5519 Selma avenue, Halethorpe, well known B. & O. R. R. trainman, died suddenly at the University Hospital, Baltimore, Monday morning at 12:30 o'clock, aged 58 years. He had been employed by the B. & O. R. R. Co. for thirty three years and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Genevieve M. Snootz Looker; one son, Edward L. Looker, Halethorpe; also four brothers and one sister, Henry Looker, Washington; Frank Looker, Portland, Ore.; John Looker and Dora Looker, both of Detroit, and Charles Looker, Ohio. The body is at the funeral home, 106 East church street, from where the funeral will take place thursday morning at eleven o'clock. Interment will be made in Mount Olive Cemetery.

Thomas Looker Obituary from "The Lancaster Daily Gazette August 18, 1916	THOMAS LOOKER ANSWERS CALL ----------------- FORMER PICKERINGTON MAN IS DEAD ----------------- Succumbs at House of Daughter In Columbus---Was Once the Owner of Large Farm in Liberty Township ----------------- Thomas Looker, aged 80, formerly a resident of near Pickerington died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Wm. Petty in Columbus yesterday afternoon following an illness due to senile infirmities At one time Mr. Looker was a prosperous farmer owning about 300 acres of land in Liberty township. He lost the farm, however, as the result of paying attorney fees for various legal proceedings in which he became involved. He is survived by one son, Charles Looker of California and four daughters Mrs. Wm. D. Petty, Mrs. Nora Petty, Mrs. Fultz and Mrs. Shaeffer all of Columbus.

William Looker Obituary published in the "Newark Daily Advocate, November 30, 1897	The Late William Looker William, son of John and Mary Looker, was born January 28, 1838 in Rockingham county, Va, and died Nov. 25, 1897, at his home west of Pataskala, his age being 59 years, 9 months and 28 days. Deceased was the oldest son in a family of eight children. One son and one daughter are still living. William Looker and Hetta M. Wickliff were married December 11, 1865. Six children were born, four of whom died in infancy. Mr. Looker immigrated with his parent to Licking county from Virginia in a four horse wagon in 1854, being 17 days on the road. The funeral services was held Sunday at 11 o'clock, Rev. F. M. Pitkins of Reynoldsburg, officiating. The pall bearers were Messrs. M. S. Smith, Benj. Stover, Albert Beam, L. J. Jones, Wm. Cooper and David McIntosh. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers. William Looker was an affectionate husband, a kind father, an honest citizen and was respected by all who knew him. Se served efficiently as trustee of Lima township and his death is sincerely mourned in this community.

Henry J. Pfeiffer Son of John & Alice (Dickson) Pfeiffer; Alice d/o Henry & Rachel (Looker) Dickson Published in the Marion Star Newspaper February 9, 1943	NATIONALLY KNOWN KENTON MAN DIES Henry J. Pfeiffer, Founder of Big Sports Event, Stricken Special to The Star KENTON, O., Feb. 9---Henry J. Pfeiffer, 71 of Kenton, founder and promoter of the National Leafy Oak Coon Hound field trials, biggest field trial of its kind in the country, and a nationally prominent sportsman, died at 9:55 last night in McKitrick hospital. Stricken by a cerebral hemorrhage last Thursday while standing on a street talking with friends, he never regained consciousness. Although he was ill last November, he had recovered and seemed to be in his usual good health last week. His wife, Mrs. Mabel Pfeiffer, a daughter, Mrs. Paul Ruopp of Detroit, and a son, John Pfeiffer, an attorney at Montpeliar, O., were at the bed side when he died. Founded Event in 1927 Mr. Pfeiffer founded the Leafy Oak in 1927 and had promoted it annually since then, holding the trials at the fairgrounds at the south edge of Kenton. In recent years, the trials have been two-day Labor day weekend events which drew from four to five thousand persons each day. The attendance record, 8,000, in one day, was set about two years after the trials started. Dog owners and fanciers from every state in the Union and from Canada and Mexico came to Kenton for the trials. Mr. Pfeiffer's active interest in coon dogs started back in 1926 when he went on his first night coon hunting expedition with Kenton friends. That year he formed the Hardin County Coon Hunters association. Known to his friends as "Colonel Hank," Mr. Pfeiffer was a Kentucky Colonel. Kentucky Colonel In May of 1935 the honorary title was bestowed on him by Gov. Ruby Lafoon of Kentucky in appreciation of the services he had given in drawing up the constitution and organizing the League of Kentucky Sportsmen. Mr. Pfeiffer was serving his third term as a member of the Ohio Conservation and Natural Resources council. Appointed first in April of 1935 by Governor Davey, he was reappointed for two years in 1937 by Governor Bricker and in June of 1939 he was reappointed for a five-year term. Mr. Pfeiffer had been active in Hardin county Republican politics for more than a score of years was serving his second term as chairman of the county executive committee.

Dickson Opera House Fire Article published Tueday, August 2, 1932 Originally owned and operated by Henry Dickson	PROBE COSTLY KENTON FIRE KENTON, O., Aug 2 --- Shades of former glories and a smoldering mass of ruins were all that remained today of the three-story Dickson Opera House and two adjoining business houses which were destroyed yesterday in a disastrous fire entailing $100,000 damage. Two separate investigations were under way today by city and fire insurance company officials to determine the cause of the conflagration. Belief was expressed the fire was started by sparks which blow into an 'open window' of the theater from a burning pile of trash nearby. Workmen were engaged in clearing away debris from in front of the buildings today in order that the street might be re-opened to traffic. Three firemen were injured and two spectators were overcome at the blaze. Fire companies from Findlay, Bellefontaine, Forest, Lima and Marion assisted in extinguishing the fire when it threatened the entire south side of the business district.

Lease of Ohio Theatre (the old Dickson Opera House) Published on page 9 of the Lima News Newspaper September 24, 1940	KENTON THEATRE LEASED KENTON, Sept. 24 -- W. D. Ward of Detroit, Mich., has leased the Ohio theatre from Col. Henry J. Pfeiffer, the local man announced today. Ward has been in the theatre business for 34 years and Pfeiffer has been in the amusement business around Kenton for 40 years. Pfeiffer succeeded his grandfather, the late Henry Dickson who built the old Dickson Opera house and managed it up to the time of his death, bring to Kenton may of the outstanding stage productions of his day.

KENTON MAN TO QUIT THEATER OPERATION Published in the Marion Star Newspaper September 24, 1940	KENTON MAN TO QUIT THEATER OPERATION Special to the Star KENTON, Sept., 24---Henry J. Pfeiffer of Kenton, sportsman, amusement operator and member of the Ohio Conversation council yesterday completed details for the sale of the Ohio theater and lease of the building in which it is housed to W. D. Ward of Cambridge, O., and Detroit, Mich. With the sale Pfeiffer stepped down from 40 years of continuous operation of a theatrical venture in Kenton. Mr. Ward has been identified with the theatrical profession for 34 years.

Daniel Harrison Clayton (husband of Mariah Looker) Bedford Free Press, Bedford, Iowa July 30, 1908	Daniel Harrison Clayton was born in Washington county, Ohio, March 3, 1827 and died at the home of his son D.S. Clayton in Clearmont, Mo, July 21, 1908, aged 81 years, 4 months and 18 days. During his boyhood he removed to Hardin county, Ohio, where on June 3, 1847, he was married to Mariah J. Looker. In the spring of 1857 they came to Taylor county where were born to them a family of three sons and seven daughters. Of these, three sons and two daughters survive as follows: J. R. Clayton, Naw Market, Iowa; V. W. Clayton, Wiener, Nebraska; D. S. Clayton, Clearmont, Missouri; Mrs. Mary J. Toll, Omaha, Nebraska and Mrs. Alta Miller, Clarinda, Iowa. His wife, Mariah J., died Jan. 31, 1890. In September, 1897 he removed to Clarinda, Iowa and later in 1903 to Clearmont, Mo., whereat the home of his son, D. S. Clayton, his declining year were spent.- At his death he had living 5 children, 27 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. His funeral was held in Siam M. L. church, of which he was a member, Thursday, July 23, by Rev. J. B. Bartly, after which interment was held in the Siam cemetery, where by the side of his life companion, close to his own father and mother and 'in the innumerable company of many relatives gone before, he awaits the coming of the King. "Uncle Harrison" was the last of his generation, a type of the early pioneers who first came in and possessed this land. His family came to this section in an early day and the town of Buchanan was laid out and named by his father, David Clayton, who also donated land for school and church purposes here, and in various ways built up a community and a trading point.
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