Thank-you to Contributor: Tammy (Time Traveler) (47004136) for the following obituary, published in The Falls City Tribune (Falls City, NE) June 25, 1909
William Redmond Allen was born March 27, 1836, in Andrew county, Missouri. He died at his home in Salem, Nebraska at 3:00 p.m. June 15, 1909, being a little past 73 years of age.
He was married in Fillmore, Missouri, to Miss Carrie Kennison, June 20, 1861, leaving soon afterward for the army, where he served on the Southern side for four years. He has lived in Salem ever since the war, with the exception of one year spent in Texas.
Of eight children, three died in infancy and one son, Will, died eight years ago in Salem. Mrs. Allen died three years ago. There are left to mourn the loss of a kind and devoted father, four daughters: Miss Ada Allen; Mrs. Minnie Rogers, Topeka, Kas,; Mrs. Nannie Timmerman, Wymore, Neb,; and Mrs. Alvirda Hunt, Davenport, Iowa.
Two years ago, "Uncle Red, as he was called by nearly all of Salem had a wrist severely cut and sustained a shock from which he never fully recovered. He gradually lost strength and became very feeble, but did not give up until last Christmas, since which time he has been confined entirely to his bed. Through long weary months of his sickness, he has suffered intensely at times, but his patience and cheerfulness never varied. He had a cheery greeting and a smile for everyone and was never in too great pain to express appreciation of even the most trivial service in his behalf.
He was never identified with any church, but in conversation with his daughters since his illness began, he gave complete evidence that it was well with his soul, and he spoke of leaving them only to join their mother in heaven. Surely, no one who was with him can doubt the source of the strength that helped him to bear cheerfully, as a child of God, the long, trying illness, and the attacks of severe pain. His bearing of the last week of suffering, absolutely without complaint, thinking always of the comfort of others, was one unquestioned loving service to the Master, whom he had accepted as his own.
His life of unselfish devotion to his family will always be remembered by his daughters, who cared for him in his last illness with an untiring love that was beautiful to witness. Only those who were frequently in the home have any idea of the unusual tenderness and devoted love of the daughters, whose hearts are now so sorely bereft. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the faithful and sorrowing family.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. E. Day of Falls City, from the Christian church, Thursday, June 17, at 2:30. Interment at Maple cemetery.
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Children:
Adah Allen
Minnie C. Allen
Nannie Mae Allen
William Allen
Alvirda Allen
What Wondrous Love is This
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this that caused the God of bliss
To wear a life like mine, O my soul, O my soul!
To wear a life like mine, O my soul!
To God most merciful, I will sing, I will sing;
To God most merciful, I will sing.
To God most merciful, whose love is sure and whole;
While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing;
While millions join the theme, I will sing.
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on;
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on.
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing and joyful be;
And through eternity, I'll sing on, I'll sing on;
And through eternity, I'll sing on.
Music: Southern Harmony (19thC)
Words: Alex Means,(19thC)
William Redmond Allen was born March 27, 1836, in Andrew county, Missouri. He died at his home in Salem, Nebraska at 3:00 p.m. June 15, 1909, being a little past 73 years of age.
He was married in Fillmore, Missouri, to Miss Carrie Kennison, June 20, 1861, leaving soon afterward for the army, where he served on the Southern side for four years. He has lived in Salem ever since the war, with the exception of one year spent in Texas.
Of eight children, three died in infancy and one son, Will, died eight years ago in Salem. Mrs. Allen died three years ago. There are left to mourn the loss of a kind and devoted father, four daughters: Miss Ada Allen; Mrs. Minnie Rogers, Topeka, Kas,; Mrs. Nannie Timmerman, Wymore, Neb,; and Mrs. Alvirda Hunt, Davenport, Iowa.
Two years ago, "Uncle Red, as he was called by nearly all of Salem had a wrist severely cut and sustained a shock from which he never fully recovered. He gradually lost strength and became very feeble, but did not give up until last Christmas, since which time he has been confined entirely to his bed. Through long weary months of his sickness, he has suffered intensely at times, but his patience and cheerfulness never varied. He had a cheery greeting and a smile for everyone and was never in too great pain to express appreciation of even the most trivial service in his behalf.
He was never identified with any church, but in conversation with his daughters since his illness began, he gave complete evidence that it was well with his soul, and he spoke of leaving them only to join their mother in heaven. Surely, no one who was with him can doubt the source of the strength that helped him to bear cheerfully, as a child of God, the long, trying illness, and the attacks of severe pain. His bearing of the last week of suffering, absolutely without complaint, thinking always of the comfort of others, was one unquestioned loving service to the Master, whom he had accepted as his own.
His life of unselfish devotion to his family will always be remembered by his daughters, who cared for him in his last illness with an untiring love that was beautiful to witness. Only those who were frequently in the home have any idea of the unusual tenderness and devoted love of the daughters, whose hearts are now so sorely bereft. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the faithful and sorrowing family.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. E. Day of Falls City, from the Christian church, Thursday, June 17, at 2:30. Interment at Maple cemetery.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Children:
Adah Allen
Minnie C. Allen
Nannie Mae Allen
William Allen
Alvirda Allen
What Wondrous Love is This
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this that caused the God of bliss
To wear a life like mine, O my soul, O my soul!
To wear a life like mine, O my soul!
To God most merciful, I will sing, I will sing;
To God most merciful, I will sing.
To God most merciful, whose love is sure and whole;
While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing;
While millions join the theme, I will sing.
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on;
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on.
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing and joyful be;
And through eternity, I'll sing on, I'll sing on;
And through eternity, I'll sing on.
Music: Southern Harmony (19thC)
Words: Alex Means,(19thC)
Thank-you to Contributor: Tammy (Time Traveler) (47004136) for the following obituary, published in The Falls City Tribune (Falls City, NE) June 25, 1909
William Redmond Allen was born March 27, 1836, in Andrew county, Missouri. He died at his home in Salem, Nebraska at 3:00 p.m. June 15, 1909, being a little past 73 years of age.
He was married in Fillmore, Missouri, to Miss Carrie Kennison, June 20, 1861, leaving soon afterward for the army, where he served on the Southern side for four years. He has lived in Salem ever since the war, with the exception of one year spent in Texas.
Of eight children, three died in infancy and one son, Will, died eight years ago in Salem. Mrs. Allen died three years ago. There are left to mourn the loss of a kind and devoted father, four daughters: Miss Ada Allen; Mrs. Minnie Rogers, Topeka, Kas,; Mrs. Nannie Timmerman, Wymore, Neb,; and Mrs. Alvirda Hunt, Davenport, Iowa.
Two years ago, "Uncle Red, as he was called by nearly all of Salem had a wrist severely cut and sustained a shock from which he never fully recovered. He gradually lost strength and became very feeble, but did not give up until last Christmas, since which time he has been confined entirely to his bed. Through long weary months of his sickness, he has suffered intensely at times, but his patience and cheerfulness never varied. He had a cheery greeting and a smile for everyone and was never in too great pain to express appreciation of even the most trivial service in his behalf.
He was never identified with any church, but in conversation with his daughters since his illness began, he gave complete evidence that it was well with his soul, and he spoke of leaving them only to join their mother in heaven. Surely, no one who was with him can doubt the source of the strength that helped him to bear cheerfully, as a child of God, the long, trying illness, and the attacks of severe pain. His bearing of the last week of suffering, absolutely without complaint, thinking always of the comfort of others, was one unquestioned loving service to the Master, whom he had accepted as his own.
His life of unselfish devotion to his family will always be remembered by his daughters, who cared for him in his last illness with an untiring love that was beautiful to witness. Only those who were frequently in the home have any idea of the unusual tenderness and devoted love of the daughters, whose hearts are now so sorely bereft. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the faithful and sorrowing family.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. E. Day of Falls City, from the Christian church, Thursday, June 17, at 2:30. Interment at Maple cemetery.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Children:
Adah Allen
Minnie C. Allen
Nannie Mae Allen
William Allen
Alvirda Allen
What Wondrous Love is This
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this that caused the God of bliss
To wear a life like mine, O my soul, O my soul!
To wear a life like mine, O my soul!
To God most merciful, I will sing, I will sing;
To God most merciful, I will sing.
To God most merciful, whose love is sure and whole;
While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing;
While millions join the theme, I will sing.
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on;
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on.
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing and joyful be;
And through eternity, I'll sing on, I'll sing on;
And through eternity, I'll sing on.
Music: Southern Harmony (19thC)
Words: Alex Means,(19thC)
William Redmond Allen was born March 27, 1836, in Andrew county, Missouri. He died at his home in Salem, Nebraska at 3:00 p.m. June 15, 1909, being a little past 73 years of age.
He was married in Fillmore, Missouri, to Miss Carrie Kennison, June 20, 1861, leaving soon afterward for the army, where he served on the Southern side for four years. He has lived in Salem ever since the war, with the exception of one year spent in Texas.
Of eight children, three died in infancy and one son, Will, died eight years ago in Salem. Mrs. Allen died three years ago. There are left to mourn the loss of a kind and devoted father, four daughters: Miss Ada Allen; Mrs. Minnie Rogers, Topeka, Kas,; Mrs. Nannie Timmerman, Wymore, Neb,; and Mrs. Alvirda Hunt, Davenport, Iowa.
Two years ago, "Uncle Red, as he was called by nearly all of Salem had a wrist severely cut and sustained a shock from which he never fully recovered. He gradually lost strength and became very feeble, but did not give up until last Christmas, since which time he has been confined entirely to his bed. Through long weary months of his sickness, he has suffered intensely at times, but his patience and cheerfulness never varied. He had a cheery greeting and a smile for everyone and was never in too great pain to express appreciation of even the most trivial service in his behalf.
He was never identified with any church, but in conversation with his daughters since his illness began, he gave complete evidence that it was well with his soul, and he spoke of leaving them only to join their mother in heaven. Surely, no one who was with him can doubt the source of the strength that helped him to bear cheerfully, as a child of God, the long, trying illness, and the attacks of severe pain. His bearing of the last week of suffering, absolutely without complaint, thinking always of the comfort of others, was one unquestioned loving service to the Master, whom he had accepted as his own.
His life of unselfish devotion to his family will always be remembered by his daughters, who cared for him in his last illness with an untiring love that was beautiful to witness. Only those who were frequently in the home have any idea of the unusual tenderness and devoted love of the daughters, whose hearts are now so sorely bereft. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the faithful and sorrowing family.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. E. Day of Falls City, from the Christian church, Thursday, June 17, at 2:30. Interment at Maple cemetery.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Children:
Adah Allen
Minnie C. Allen
Nannie Mae Allen
William Allen
Alvirda Allen
What Wondrous Love is This
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this that caused the God of bliss
To wear a life like mine, O my soul, O my soul!
To wear a life like mine, O my soul!
To God most merciful, I will sing, I will sing;
To God most merciful, I will sing.
To God most merciful, whose love is sure and whole;
While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing;
While millions join the theme, I will sing.
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on;
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on.
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing and joyful be;
And through eternity, I'll sing on, I'll sing on;
And through eternity, I'll sing on.
Music: Southern Harmony (19thC)
Words: Alex Means,(19thC)
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