Thomas's mother, Rosamond Vinson, was born in 1814 and died in 1893. She is believed to be buried in Oklahoma.
Enlisted on 8/12/1861 as a private and was mustered into Co. B, 5th Kansas Cavalry. He was Mustered Out on 9/3/1864. Promotions: Bugler
Served under General Lane, Prentiss and Powell, Clayton. Was at Battle of Little Rock, Helena, Pine Bluff, Balls Bluff, Jackson, Mississippi.
Never wounded, had two horses shot out from under him, captured at Little Rock & spent 4 months in Rebel Prison at Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Served as Bugler practically all the time he was in Army.
Thomas Heriford, son of James and Rosa Heriford, was born in Princeton, Mo., Aug. 16, 1841, and departed this life Dec. 10, 1936, at the age of 95 years, 3 months and 24 days.
He served his country during the entire period of the Civil War. He enlisted with five other brothers and served in the Fifth Kansas Cavalry. He was mustered out at Osawatomie, the town made famous by the historical character, John Brown.
Mr. Heriford moved to Page County in 1867, 69 years ago. All but four years have been spent in Clarinda. He engaged in farming for a time, and for years worked for A. T. Clement of Clarinda in the furniture and undertaking business. He also worked for W. B. Craig, carpenter and contractor.
He was married three times. One son was born to the first union, Charles of Princeton, Mo.; by the second marriage, two sons, Sam and Claud, both deceased. The third marriage was to Ellen Swanson, in 1887. To this union four children were born, Mrs. Mary Frances Freeman of Clarinda, Ia., Hawley William of O'Neill, Nebr., Mrs. Mabel Shrack of Sterling, Colo., and Elmer Thomas, deceased. The mother died Dec. 29, 1923.
Mr. Heriford was from a family of six brothers and two sisters, he being the last to pass away. His oldest brother was killed in action at Helena, Ark., during the Civil War. Besides the living named, he leaves 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
He has been a member of the church since childhood, being a member of the Baptist Church in Clarinda until it was disbanded and then transferring his membership to the Church of Christ.
Mr. Heriford was a man of christian and sterling qualities. He had a sustained interest in the church. He died in the Lord and his works follow him. His children, relatives, acquaintances and many friends are grieved because of his departure.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 12, 1936, at 2:30 p.m., at the residence, 201 W. Division Street, with Rev. B. F. Hall in charge. The music for the occasion was furnished by Mrs. Carver and Mr. and Mrs. Hall. Those in charge of the flowers were Mrs. G. A. Johnson and Mrs. Clarence Mason. The pallbearers were from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, Rolla Huddle, Ted Yearous, Bill Boyd, Jake Bonsall, Phil Sims, and R. E. Duff. The color bearers were Roy Johnson and H. Journey of New Market. Interment was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Philip Spunaugic of the Howitzer Company sounded taps.
"Mustered out and transferred yonder,
To the land of light and song,
They have answered to the roll call
With the angel marshaled throng.
Roll of drums, nor noise of battle;
Clashing arms shall never sound,
Where heroic souls are tenting
On eternal camping ground.
Tenting, tenting, they are waiting
But a few swift years at most,
'Til the rear-guard crossing over,
Joins the angel marshaled host;
Round each name a deathless halo,
Shines adown the passing years,
As we proudly tell their story
With our eyes bedimmed with tears."
We wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the neighbors, friends, and relatives who were so very kind during our bereavement over the loss of our loved one. We also wish to thank those who furnished the music and the beautiful floral offerings. All this kindness will long be remembered.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Freeman and Family,
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Heriford,
Mr. and Mrs. Vern Schrack
—The Clarinda Herald Journal, Mon, Dec 14, 1936.
Thomas's first wife was Adelia Dreese; they were wed in 1865. They had a son Charles, who was raised by his grandparents, James and Rosamond Vinson Heriford, while Thomas served in the Civil War. How that marriage ended is unknown.
He then wed Lavania Jane (Jenny) Stillians, July 8, 1874. They had 2 sons. Samuel and Claude C. 1878-1913. They later divorced. Claude going with his mother, when she moved to Washington state.
Thomas then wed Ellen. Thomas lived to be 95, outliving his son Samuel by 6 months.
Enlisted on 8/12/1861 as a private and was mustered into Co. B, 5th Kansas Cavalry. He was Mustered Out on 9/3/1864. Promotions: Bugler
Served under General Lane, Prentiss and Powell, Clayton. Was at Battle of Little Rock, Helena, Pine Bluff, Balls Bluff, Jackson, Mississippi.
Never wounded, had two horses shot out from under him, captured at Little Rock & spent 4 months in Rebel Prison at Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Served as Bugler practically all the time he was in Army.
Thomas Heriford, son of James and Rosa Heriford, was born in Princeton, Mo., Aug. 16, 1841, and departed this life Dec. 10, 1936, at the age of 95 years, 3 months and 24 days.
He served his country during the entire period of the Civil War. He enlisted with five other brothers and served in the Fifth Kansas Cavalry. He was mustered out at Osawatomie, the town made famous by the historical character, John Brown.
Mr. Heriford moved to Page County in 1867, 69 years ago. All but four years have been spent in Clarinda. He engaged in farming for a time, and for years worked for A. T. Clement of Clarinda in the furniture and undertaking business. He also worked for W. B. Craig, carpenter and contractor.
He was married three times. One son was born to the first union, Charles of Princeton, Mo.; by the second marriage, two sons, Sam and Claud, both deceased. The third marriage was to Ellen Swanson, in 1887. To this union four children were born, Mrs. Mary Frances Freeman of Clarinda, Ia., Hawley William of O'Neill, Nebr., Mrs. Mabel Shrack of Sterling, Colo., and Elmer Thomas, deceased. The mother died Dec. 29, 1923.
Mr. Heriford was from a family of six brothers and two sisters, he being the last to pass away. His oldest brother was killed in action at Helena, Ark., during the Civil War. Besides the living named, he leaves 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
He has been a member of the church since childhood, being a member of the Baptist Church in Clarinda until it was disbanded and then transferring his membership to the Church of Christ.
Mr. Heriford was a man of christian and sterling qualities. He had a sustained interest in the church. He died in the Lord and his works follow him. His children, relatives, acquaintances and many friends are grieved because of his departure.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 12, 1936, at 2:30 p.m., at the residence, 201 W. Division Street, with Rev. B. F. Hall in charge. The music for the occasion was furnished by Mrs. Carver and Mr. and Mrs. Hall. Those in charge of the flowers were Mrs. G. A. Johnson and Mrs. Clarence Mason. The pallbearers were from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, Rolla Huddle, Ted Yearous, Bill Boyd, Jake Bonsall, Phil Sims, and R. E. Duff. The color bearers were Roy Johnson and H. Journey of New Market. Interment was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Philip Spunaugic of the Howitzer Company sounded taps.
"Mustered out and transferred yonder,
To the land of light and song,
They have answered to the roll call
With the angel marshaled throng.
Roll of drums, nor noise of battle;
Clashing arms shall never sound,
Where heroic souls are tenting
On eternal camping ground.
Tenting, tenting, they are waiting
But a few swift years at most,
'Til the rear-guard crossing over,
Joins the angel marshaled host;
Round each name a deathless halo,
Shines adown the passing years,
As we proudly tell their story
With our eyes bedimmed with tears."
We wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the neighbors, friends, and relatives who were so very kind during our bereavement over the loss of our loved one. We also wish to thank those who furnished the music and the beautiful floral offerings. All this kindness will long be remembered.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Freeman and Family,
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Heriford,
Mr. and Mrs. Vern Schrack
—The Clarinda Herald Journal, Mon, Dec 14, 1936.
Thomas's first wife was Adelia Dreese; they were wed in 1865. They had a son Charles, who was raised by his grandparents, James and Rosamond Vinson Heriford, while Thomas served in the Civil War. How that marriage ended is unknown.
He then wed Lavania Jane (Jenny) Stillians, July 8, 1874. They had 2 sons. Samuel and Claude C. 1878-1913. They later divorced. Claude going with his mother, when she moved to Washington state.
Thomas then wed Ellen. Thomas lived to be 95, outliving his son Samuel by 6 months.
Thomas's mother, Rosamond Vinson, was born in 1814 and died in 1893. She is believed to be buried in Oklahoma.
Enlisted on 8/12/1861 as a private and was mustered into Co. B, 5th Kansas Cavalry. He was Mustered Out on 9/3/1864. Promotions: Bugler
Served under General Lane, Prentiss and Powell, Clayton. Was at Battle of Little Rock, Helena, Pine Bluff, Balls Bluff, Jackson, Mississippi.
Never wounded, had two horses shot out from under him, captured at Little Rock & spent 4 months in Rebel Prison at Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Served as Bugler practically all the time he was in Army.
Thomas Heriford, son of James and Rosa Heriford, was born in Princeton, Mo., Aug. 16, 1841, and departed this life Dec. 10, 1936, at the age of 95 years, 3 months and 24 days.
He served his country during the entire period of the Civil War. He enlisted with five other brothers and served in the Fifth Kansas Cavalry. He was mustered out at Osawatomie, the town made famous by the historical character, John Brown.
Mr. Heriford moved to Page County in 1867, 69 years ago. All but four years have been spent in Clarinda. He engaged in farming for a time, and for years worked for A. T. Clement of Clarinda in the furniture and undertaking business. He also worked for W. B. Craig, carpenter and contractor.
He was married three times. One son was born to the first union, Charles of Princeton, Mo.; by the second marriage, two sons, Sam and Claud, both deceased. The third marriage was to Ellen Swanson, in 1887. To this union four children were born, Mrs. Mary Frances Freeman of Clarinda, Ia., Hawley William of O'Neill, Nebr., Mrs. Mabel Shrack of Sterling, Colo., and Elmer Thomas, deceased. The mother died Dec. 29, 1923.
Mr. Heriford was from a family of six brothers and two sisters, he being the last to pass away. His oldest brother was killed in action at Helena, Ark., during the Civil War. Besides the living named, he leaves 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
He has been a member of the church since childhood, being a member of the Baptist Church in Clarinda until it was disbanded and then transferring his membership to the Church of Christ.
Mr. Heriford was a man of christian and sterling qualities. He had a sustained interest in the church. He died in the Lord and his works follow him. His children, relatives, acquaintances and many friends are grieved because of his departure.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 12, 1936, at 2:30 p.m., at the residence, 201 W. Division Street, with Rev. B. F. Hall in charge. The music for the occasion was furnished by Mrs. Carver and Mr. and Mrs. Hall. Those in charge of the flowers were Mrs. G. A. Johnson and Mrs. Clarence Mason. The pallbearers were from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, Rolla Huddle, Ted Yearous, Bill Boyd, Jake Bonsall, Phil Sims, and R. E. Duff. The color bearers were Roy Johnson and H. Journey of New Market. Interment was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Philip Spunaugic of the Howitzer Company sounded taps.
"Mustered out and transferred yonder,
To the land of light and song,
They have answered to the roll call
With the angel marshaled throng.
Roll of drums, nor noise of battle;
Clashing arms shall never sound,
Where heroic souls are tenting
On eternal camping ground.
Tenting, tenting, they are waiting
But a few swift years at most,
'Til the rear-guard crossing over,
Joins the angel marshaled host;
Round each name a deathless halo,
Shines adown the passing years,
As we proudly tell their story
With our eyes bedimmed with tears."
We wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the neighbors, friends, and relatives who were so very kind during our bereavement over the loss of our loved one. We also wish to thank those who furnished the music and the beautiful floral offerings. All this kindness will long be remembered.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Freeman and Family,
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Heriford,
Mr. and Mrs. Vern Schrack
—The Clarinda Herald Journal, Mon, Dec 14, 1936.
Thomas's first wife was Adelia Dreese; they were wed in 1865. They had a son Charles, who was raised by his grandparents, James and Rosamond Vinson Heriford, while Thomas served in the Civil War. How that marriage ended is unknown.
He then wed Lavania Jane (Jenny) Stillians, July 8, 1874. They had 2 sons. Samuel and Claude C. 1878-1913. They later divorced. Claude going with his mother, when she moved to Washington state.
Thomas then wed Ellen. Thomas lived to be 95, outliving his son Samuel by 6 months.
Enlisted on 8/12/1861 as a private and was mustered into Co. B, 5th Kansas Cavalry. He was Mustered Out on 9/3/1864. Promotions: Bugler
Served under General Lane, Prentiss and Powell, Clayton. Was at Battle of Little Rock, Helena, Pine Bluff, Balls Bluff, Jackson, Mississippi.
Never wounded, had two horses shot out from under him, captured at Little Rock & spent 4 months in Rebel Prison at Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Served as Bugler practically all the time he was in Army.
Thomas Heriford, son of James and Rosa Heriford, was born in Princeton, Mo., Aug. 16, 1841, and departed this life Dec. 10, 1936, at the age of 95 years, 3 months and 24 days.
He served his country during the entire period of the Civil War. He enlisted with five other brothers and served in the Fifth Kansas Cavalry. He was mustered out at Osawatomie, the town made famous by the historical character, John Brown.
Mr. Heriford moved to Page County in 1867, 69 years ago. All but four years have been spent in Clarinda. He engaged in farming for a time, and for years worked for A. T. Clement of Clarinda in the furniture and undertaking business. He also worked for W. B. Craig, carpenter and contractor.
He was married three times. One son was born to the first union, Charles of Princeton, Mo.; by the second marriage, two sons, Sam and Claud, both deceased. The third marriage was to Ellen Swanson, in 1887. To this union four children were born, Mrs. Mary Frances Freeman of Clarinda, Ia., Hawley William of O'Neill, Nebr., Mrs. Mabel Shrack of Sterling, Colo., and Elmer Thomas, deceased. The mother died Dec. 29, 1923.
Mr. Heriford was from a family of six brothers and two sisters, he being the last to pass away. His oldest brother was killed in action at Helena, Ark., during the Civil War. Besides the living named, he leaves 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
He has been a member of the church since childhood, being a member of the Baptist Church in Clarinda until it was disbanded and then transferring his membership to the Church of Christ.
Mr. Heriford was a man of christian and sterling qualities. He had a sustained interest in the church. He died in the Lord and his works follow him. His children, relatives, acquaintances and many friends are grieved because of his departure.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 12, 1936, at 2:30 p.m., at the residence, 201 W. Division Street, with Rev. B. F. Hall in charge. The music for the occasion was furnished by Mrs. Carver and Mr. and Mrs. Hall. Those in charge of the flowers were Mrs. G. A. Johnson and Mrs. Clarence Mason. The pallbearers were from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, Rolla Huddle, Ted Yearous, Bill Boyd, Jake Bonsall, Phil Sims, and R. E. Duff. The color bearers were Roy Johnson and H. Journey of New Market. Interment was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Philip Spunaugic of the Howitzer Company sounded taps.
"Mustered out and transferred yonder,
To the land of light and song,
They have answered to the roll call
With the angel marshaled throng.
Roll of drums, nor noise of battle;
Clashing arms shall never sound,
Where heroic souls are tenting
On eternal camping ground.
Tenting, tenting, they are waiting
But a few swift years at most,
'Til the rear-guard crossing over,
Joins the angel marshaled host;
Round each name a deathless halo,
Shines adown the passing years,
As we proudly tell their story
With our eyes bedimmed with tears."
We wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the neighbors, friends, and relatives who were so very kind during our bereavement over the loss of our loved one. We also wish to thank those who furnished the music and the beautiful floral offerings. All this kindness will long be remembered.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Freeman and Family,
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Heriford,
Mr. and Mrs. Vern Schrack
—The Clarinda Herald Journal, Mon, Dec 14, 1936.
Thomas's first wife was Adelia Dreese; they were wed in 1865. They had a son Charles, who was raised by his grandparents, James and Rosamond Vinson Heriford, while Thomas served in the Civil War. How that marriage ended is unknown.
He then wed Lavania Jane (Jenny) Stillians, July 8, 1874. They had 2 sons. Samuel and Claude C. 1878-1913. They later divorced. Claude going with his mother, when she moved to Washington state.
Thomas then wed Ellen. Thomas lived to be 95, outliving his son Samuel by 6 months.
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