On stone with wife Sarah Wait McIntire
Aged 70 years 4 months 10 days
Civil War:
Pvt
Company K.
18th Regiment Michigan Infantry
The Walnut Valley Times
El Dorado, Kansas
Friday, January 20, 1905
page 4
McIntire.
Died: At his home in El Dorado, Kansas, Sunday evening January 15, 1905, at 8:45 of paralysis, T.A. McIntire, aged 70 years, 4 months and 10 days.
Thomas Amasa McIntire was born in Monroe county, Michigan, September 5, 1834. At the age of eight years he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church and has since lived an earnest, sincere Christian. his was an example well worthy of emulation. He leaves to the world a heritage richer than silver or gold, a spotless character and a blameless life.
In 1861, in the hour of his country's need, he with three of his brothers, John, Frank and George, enlisted in Company K, 18 Michigan Infantry, and served through the war. During that period, these brothers were inseparable and close in their companionship. Of this quartette, George died in the army, John died two years ago at his home in Michigan, and Frank or B.F. McIntire is a resident here.
At the close of the war, on September 5, 1865, he was married to Miss Sarah Maria Wait, in London, Michigan, who survives him. To this union was born one daughter, Miss Elizabeth, who is a teacher in the city schools of Gallup, New Mexico. With the exception of three years spent at Ontonagon, Michigan, for the benefit of his health, the family resided in the old home until October 1882, when they came to El Dorado and located on the property they still occupy.
During his 22 years residence here he has endured himself to this community, was loved and respected. Quiet, unobtrusive, yet active in church work and doing good, his life was like a path broad and straight and clean. He lived what he professed, he practiced what he preached. His love ones and his neighbors who knew him best, miss him most; a better neighbor, a more upright man, a more loyal citizen never lived. As a husband and father, he gladly would have laid down his life if need be for his dear ones, as a brother he was loving and kind, as a friend loyal and true.
For two years his health has been failing, but only within the past month were his friends apprehensive. Two weeks ago his condition became so serious that his daughter was summoned and came at once. This seemed to be the fulfillment of his last wish as he said, "I have seen Lizzie and had a good visit with her, I am ready to go." Saturday morning, January 7, he thought the end was near, he became very happy and asked that his neighbors, relatives and the Doctor be called as he wanted to see them all. They came and found him shouting and rejoicing. He said he was going to heaven, and wanted all to meet him there. he talked of the pleasure awaiting him, of the friends gone long ago, whom he should meet and looked forward with blissful anticipation to the coming of the Messenger. He asked one to read from the Bible, another to sing two of his favorite hymns, "My Latest Sun is sinking Fast" and "Shall we gather at the River," prayer was offered and through it all he rejoiced. This seems to have been his farewell, for while he apparently improved for a few days, yet he only seemed to be waiting.
Wednesday evening, he had just eaten and taken up the Daily paper, when he was stricken with paralysis, became unconscious and remained in this condition until his death. The end was peaceful, no struggle, no pain; he just fell asleep and the book was closed.
A good man has gone, but Heaven rejoices. It is well. G.F.F.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Aged 70 years 4 months 10 days
Civil War:
Pvt
Company K.
18th Regiment Michigan Infantry
The Walnut Valley Times
El Dorado, Kansas
Friday, January 20, 1905
page 4
McIntire.
Died: At his home in El Dorado, Kansas, Sunday evening January 15, 1905, at 8:45 of paralysis, T.A. McIntire, aged 70 years, 4 months and 10 days.
Thomas Amasa McIntire was born in Monroe county, Michigan, September 5, 1834. At the age of eight years he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church and has since lived an earnest, sincere Christian. his was an example well worthy of emulation. He leaves to the world a heritage richer than silver or gold, a spotless character and a blameless life.
In 1861, in the hour of his country's need, he with three of his brothers, John, Frank and George, enlisted in Company K, 18 Michigan Infantry, and served through the war. During that period, these brothers were inseparable and close in their companionship. Of this quartette, George died in the army, John died two years ago at his home in Michigan, and Frank or B.F. McIntire is a resident here.
At the close of the war, on September 5, 1865, he was married to Miss Sarah Maria Wait, in London, Michigan, who survives him. To this union was born one daughter, Miss Elizabeth, who is a teacher in the city schools of Gallup, New Mexico. With the exception of three years spent at Ontonagon, Michigan, for the benefit of his health, the family resided in the old home until October 1882, when they came to El Dorado and located on the property they still occupy.
During his 22 years residence here he has endured himself to this community, was loved and respected. Quiet, unobtrusive, yet active in church work and doing good, his life was like a path broad and straight and clean. He lived what he professed, he practiced what he preached. His love ones and his neighbors who knew him best, miss him most; a better neighbor, a more upright man, a more loyal citizen never lived. As a husband and father, he gladly would have laid down his life if need be for his dear ones, as a brother he was loving and kind, as a friend loyal and true.
For two years his health has been failing, but only within the past month were his friends apprehensive. Two weeks ago his condition became so serious that his daughter was summoned and came at once. This seemed to be the fulfillment of his last wish as he said, "I have seen Lizzie and had a good visit with her, I am ready to go." Saturday morning, January 7, he thought the end was near, he became very happy and asked that his neighbors, relatives and the Doctor be called as he wanted to see them all. They came and found him shouting and rejoicing. He said he was going to heaven, and wanted all to meet him there. he talked of the pleasure awaiting him, of the friends gone long ago, whom he should meet and looked forward with blissful anticipation to the coming of the Messenger. He asked one to read from the Bible, another to sing two of his favorite hymns, "My Latest Sun is sinking Fast" and "Shall we gather at the River," prayer was offered and through it all he rejoiced. This seems to have been his farewell, for while he apparently improved for a few days, yet he only seemed to be waiting.
Wednesday evening, he had just eaten and taken up the Daily paper, when he was stricken with paralysis, became unconscious and remained in this condition until his death. The end was peaceful, no struggle, no pain; he just fell asleep and the book was closed.
A good man has gone, but Heaven rejoices. It is well. G.F.F.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
On stone with wife Sarah Wait McIntire
Aged 70 years 4 months 10 days
Civil War:
Pvt
Company K.
18th Regiment Michigan Infantry
The Walnut Valley Times
El Dorado, Kansas
Friday, January 20, 1905
page 4
McIntire.
Died: At his home in El Dorado, Kansas, Sunday evening January 15, 1905, at 8:45 of paralysis, T.A. McIntire, aged 70 years, 4 months and 10 days.
Thomas Amasa McIntire was born in Monroe county, Michigan, September 5, 1834. At the age of eight years he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church and has since lived an earnest, sincere Christian. his was an example well worthy of emulation. He leaves to the world a heritage richer than silver or gold, a spotless character and a blameless life.
In 1861, in the hour of his country's need, he with three of his brothers, John, Frank and George, enlisted in Company K, 18 Michigan Infantry, and served through the war. During that period, these brothers were inseparable and close in their companionship. Of this quartette, George died in the army, John died two years ago at his home in Michigan, and Frank or B.F. McIntire is a resident here.
At the close of the war, on September 5, 1865, he was married to Miss Sarah Maria Wait, in London, Michigan, who survives him. To this union was born one daughter, Miss Elizabeth, who is a teacher in the city schools of Gallup, New Mexico. With the exception of three years spent at Ontonagon, Michigan, for the benefit of his health, the family resided in the old home until October 1882, when they came to El Dorado and located on the property they still occupy.
During his 22 years residence here he has endured himself to this community, was loved and respected. Quiet, unobtrusive, yet active in church work and doing good, his life was like a path broad and straight and clean. He lived what he professed, he practiced what he preached. His love ones and his neighbors who knew him best, miss him most; a better neighbor, a more upright man, a more loyal citizen never lived. As a husband and father, he gladly would have laid down his life if need be for his dear ones, as a brother he was loving and kind, as a friend loyal and true.
For two years his health has been failing, but only within the past month were his friends apprehensive. Two weeks ago his condition became so serious that his daughter was summoned and came at once. This seemed to be the fulfillment of his last wish as he said, "I have seen Lizzie and had a good visit with her, I am ready to go." Saturday morning, January 7, he thought the end was near, he became very happy and asked that his neighbors, relatives and the Doctor be called as he wanted to see them all. They came and found him shouting and rejoicing. He said he was going to heaven, and wanted all to meet him there. he talked of the pleasure awaiting him, of the friends gone long ago, whom he should meet and looked forward with blissful anticipation to the coming of the Messenger. He asked one to read from the Bible, another to sing two of his favorite hymns, "My Latest Sun is sinking Fast" and "Shall we gather at the River," prayer was offered and through it all he rejoiced. This seems to have been his farewell, for while he apparently improved for a few days, yet he only seemed to be waiting.
Wednesday evening, he had just eaten and taken up the Daily paper, when he was stricken with paralysis, became unconscious and remained in this condition until his death. The end was peaceful, no struggle, no pain; he just fell asleep and the book was closed.
A good man has gone, but Heaven rejoices. It is well. G.F.F.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Aged 70 years 4 months 10 days
Civil War:
Pvt
Company K.
18th Regiment Michigan Infantry
The Walnut Valley Times
El Dorado, Kansas
Friday, January 20, 1905
page 4
McIntire.
Died: At his home in El Dorado, Kansas, Sunday evening January 15, 1905, at 8:45 of paralysis, T.A. McIntire, aged 70 years, 4 months and 10 days.
Thomas Amasa McIntire was born in Monroe county, Michigan, September 5, 1834. At the age of eight years he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church and has since lived an earnest, sincere Christian. his was an example well worthy of emulation. He leaves to the world a heritage richer than silver or gold, a spotless character and a blameless life.
In 1861, in the hour of his country's need, he with three of his brothers, John, Frank and George, enlisted in Company K, 18 Michigan Infantry, and served through the war. During that period, these brothers were inseparable and close in their companionship. Of this quartette, George died in the army, John died two years ago at his home in Michigan, and Frank or B.F. McIntire is a resident here.
At the close of the war, on September 5, 1865, he was married to Miss Sarah Maria Wait, in London, Michigan, who survives him. To this union was born one daughter, Miss Elizabeth, who is a teacher in the city schools of Gallup, New Mexico. With the exception of three years spent at Ontonagon, Michigan, for the benefit of his health, the family resided in the old home until October 1882, when they came to El Dorado and located on the property they still occupy.
During his 22 years residence here he has endured himself to this community, was loved and respected. Quiet, unobtrusive, yet active in church work and doing good, his life was like a path broad and straight and clean. He lived what he professed, he practiced what he preached. His love ones and his neighbors who knew him best, miss him most; a better neighbor, a more upright man, a more loyal citizen never lived. As a husband and father, he gladly would have laid down his life if need be for his dear ones, as a brother he was loving and kind, as a friend loyal and true.
For two years his health has been failing, but only within the past month were his friends apprehensive. Two weeks ago his condition became so serious that his daughter was summoned and came at once. This seemed to be the fulfillment of his last wish as he said, "I have seen Lizzie and had a good visit with her, I am ready to go." Saturday morning, January 7, he thought the end was near, he became very happy and asked that his neighbors, relatives and the Doctor be called as he wanted to see them all. They came and found him shouting and rejoicing. He said he was going to heaven, and wanted all to meet him there. he talked of the pleasure awaiting him, of the friends gone long ago, whom he should meet and looked forward with blissful anticipation to the coming of the Messenger. He asked one to read from the Bible, another to sing two of his favorite hymns, "My Latest Sun is sinking Fast" and "Shall we gather at the River," prayer was offered and through it all he rejoiced. This seems to have been his farewell, for while he apparently improved for a few days, yet he only seemed to be waiting.
Wednesday evening, he had just eaten and taken up the Daily paper, when he was stricken with paralysis, became unconscious and remained in this condition until his death. The end was peaceful, no struggle, no pain; he just fell asleep and the book was closed.
A good man has gone, but Heaven rejoices. It is well. G.F.F.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
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