Husband of Sarah Frances "Fannie" Sears, divorced and Mary Jane "Jennie" McGee. Son of Abner B. McKinley and Mary "Polly" Craddick
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, January 15, 1931
SAMUEL C. McKINLEY
One of Lucas county's early pioneers, Samuel C. McKinley, has been called to his eternal reward, passing from earth last Thursday. He came to Washington township when about a year old and with the exception of a residence of about five years in Webster county, his life of 82 years had been spent in that vicinity.
He endured all the hardships of pioneer life, and many times before the railroad had been built, he made trips to Keokuk with ox teams for provisions. When he moved to Webster county he drove a flock of sheep, his cattle and other stock through Des Moines, which was then a small village, going through what is now the business section of that city.
He live an honorable, upright life and was esteemed by all who knew him. A host of friends will mourn his passing and will extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Samuel Craddick McKinley was born in Putnam county, Indiana, on March 8, 1848, and passed away at his home in Russell, Iowa, on January 8, 1931, aged 82 years and 10 months.
On May 2, 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Frances Sears. Two children were born to this union, Perry J., who was at his fathers bedside when death came, and Mary M., who passed away when almost ten years of age.
On February 22, 1881, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary J. Loudon, and four children were born to this union, Walter C., of Defiance, Iowa; Abner D., of Waterloo, Iowa; Loren Cleo, of Los Angeles, California; and a little daughter who died in infancy.
When but one year old he came with his parents, Abner and Mary (Polly) McKinley, to Washington township, Lucas county, Iowa, and here he grew to young manhood, and lived for eighty-two years, with the exception of five years which were spent in Gowrie, Webster county, Iowa.
He endured all the hardships of a pioneer, having come here when less than six families resided in this county. Returning from Gowrie, he resided on the farm southeast of Russell for thirty-one years, after which they retired from the farm and moved to their present home, which they built in Russell. This was in the spring of 1910, and there they have lived for almost twenty-one years.
He was a man of more than ordinary physical strength and mind, and enjoyed good health until about seven years ago, when his strength began to decline, so that those who knew him recently have scarcely beheld the vestige of his former self. He tried to teach his children honesty, and that a good name was above price.
Aside from the children mentioned, he leaves his wife and companion of almost fifty years; also two step-sons, Harvey Loudon, of Shenandoah, Iowa and Cyrus Loudon of Des Moines, Iowa; one brother, Carrol McKinley of Phillipsburg, Kansas; a sister, Mrs. Malissa Easley, of Gowrie, Iowa; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church in Russell on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Archie Beals, assisted by the Presbyterian pastor, Rev. Richard Russell, and the remains were laid to rest in the Russell cemetery.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, January 15, 1931
SAMUEL C. McKINLEY
One of Lucas county's early pioneers, Samuel C. McKinley, has been called to his eternal reward, passing from earth last Thursday. He came to Washington township when about a year old and with the exception of a residence of about five years in Webster county, his life of 82 years had been spent in that vicinity.
He endured all the hardships of pioneer life, and many times before the railroad had been built, he made trips to Keokuk with ox teams for provisions. When he moved to Webster county he drove a flock of sheep, his cattle and other stock through Des Moines, which was then a small village, going through what is now the business section of that city.
He live an honorable, upright life and was esteemed by all who knew him. A host of friends will mourn his passing and will extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Samuel Craddick McKinley was born in Putnam county, Indiana, on March 8, 1848, and passed away at his home in Russell, Iowa, on January 8, 1931, aged 82 years and 10 months.
On May 2, 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Frances Sears. Two children were born to this union, Perry J., who was at his fathers bedside when death came, and Mary M., who passed away when almost ten years of age.
On February 22, 1881, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary J. Loudon, and four children were born to this union, Walter C., of Defiance, Iowa; Abner D., of Waterloo, Iowa; Loren Cleo, of Los Angeles, California; and a little daughter who died in infancy.
When but one year old he came with his parents, Abner and Mary (Polly) McKinley, to Washington township, Lucas county, Iowa, and here he grew to young manhood, and lived for eighty-two years, with the exception of five years which were spent in Gowrie, Webster county, Iowa.
He endured all the hardships of a pioneer, having come here when less than six families resided in this county. Returning from Gowrie, he resided on the farm southeast of Russell for thirty-one years, after which they retired from the farm and moved to their present home, which they built in Russell. This was in the spring of 1910, and there they have lived for almost twenty-one years.
He was a man of more than ordinary physical strength and mind, and enjoyed good health until about seven years ago, when his strength began to decline, so that those who knew him recently have scarcely beheld the vestige of his former self. He tried to teach his children honesty, and that a good name was above price.
Aside from the children mentioned, he leaves his wife and companion of almost fifty years; also two step-sons, Harvey Loudon, of Shenandoah, Iowa and Cyrus Loudon of Des Moines, Iowa; one brother, Carrol McKinley of Phillipsburg, Kansas; a sister, Mrs. Malissa Easley, of Gowrie, Iowa; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church in Russell on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Archie Beals, assisted by the Presbyterian pastor, Rev. Richard Russell, and the remains were laid to rest in the Russell cemetery.
Husband of Sarah Frances "Fannie" Sears, divorced and Mary Jane "Jennie" McGee. Son of Abner B. McKinley and Mary "Polly" Craddick
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, January 15, 1931
SAMUEL C. McKINLEY
One of Lucas county's early pioneers, Samuel C. McKinley, has been called to his eternal reward, passing from earth last Thursday. He came to Washington township when about a year old and with the exception of a residence of about five years in Webster county, his life of 82 years had been spent in that vicinity.
He endured all the hardships of pioneer life, and many times before the railroad had been built, he made trips to Keokuk with ox teams for provisions. When he moved to Webster county he drove a flock of sheep, his cattle and other stock through Des Moines, which was then a small village, going through what is now the business section of that city.
He live an honorable, upright life and was esteemed by all who knew him. A host of friends will mourn his passing and will extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Samuel Craddick McKinley was born in Putnam county, Indiana, on March 8, 1848, and passed away at his home in Russell, Iowa, on January 8, 1931, aged 82 years and 10 months.
On May 2, 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Frances Sears. Two children were born to this union, Perry J., who was at his fathers bedside when death came, and Mary M., who passed away when almost ten years of age.
On February 22, 1881, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary J. Loudon, and four children were born to this union, Walter C., of Defiance, Iowa; Abner D., of Waterloo, Iowa; Loren Cleo, of Los Angeles, California; and a little daughter who died in infancy.
When but one year old he came with his parents, Abner and Mary (Polly) McKinley, to Washington township, Lucas county, Iowa, and here he grew to young manhood, and lived for eighty-two years, with the exception of five years which were spent in Gowrie, Webster county, Iowa.
He endured all the hardships of a pioneer, having come here when less than six families resided in this county. Returning from Gowrie, he resided on the farm southeast of Russell for thirty-one years, after which they retired from the farm and moved to their present home, which they built in Russell. This was in the spring of 1910, and there they have lived for almost twenty-one years.
He was a man of more than ordinary physical strength and mind, and enjoyed good health until about seven years ago, when his strength began to decline, so that those who knew him recently have scarcely beheld the vestige of his former self. He tried to teach his children honesty, and that a good name was above price.
Aside from the children mentioned, he leaves his wife and companion of almost fifty years; also two step-sons, Harvey Loudon, of Shenandoah, Iowa and Cyrus Loudon of Des Moines, Iowa; one brother, Carrol McKinley of Phillipsburg, Kansas; a sister, Mrs. Malissa Easley, of Gowrie, Iowa; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church in Russell on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Archie Beals, assisted by the Presbyterian pastor, Rev. Richard Russell, and the remains were laid to rest in the Russell cemetery.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, January 15, 1931
SAMUEL C. McKINLEY
One of Lucas county's early pioneers, Samuel C. McKinley, has been called to his eternal reward, passing from earth last Thursday. He came to Washington township when about a year old and with the exception of a residence of about five years in Webster county, his life of 82 years had been spent in that vicinity.
He endured all the hardships of pioneer life, and many times before the railroad had been built, he made trips to Keokuk with ox teams for provisions. When he moved to Webster county he drove a flock of sheep, his cattle and other stock through Des Moines, which was then a small village, going through what is now the business section of that city.
He live an honorable, upright life and was esteemed by all who knew him. A host of friends will mourn his passing and will extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Samuel Craddick McKinley was born in Putnam county, Indiana, on March 8, 1848, and passed away at his home in Russell, Iowa, on January 8, 1931, aged 82 years and 10 months.
On May 2, 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Frances Sears. Two children were born to this union, Perry J., who was at his fathers bedside when death came, and Mary M., who passed away when almost ten years of age.
On February 22, 1881, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary J. Loudon, and four children were born to this union, Walter C., of Defiance, Iowa; Abner D., of Waterloo, Iowa; Loren Cleo, of Los Angeles, California; and a little daughter who died in infancy.
When but one year old he came with his parents, Abner and Mary (Polly) McKinley, to Washington township, Lucas county, Iowa, and here he grew to young manhood, and lived for eighty-two years, with the exception of five years which were spent in Gowrie, Webster county, Iowa.
He endured all the hardships of a pioneer, having come here when less than six families resided in this county. Returning from Gowrie, he resided on the farm southeast of Russell for thirty-one years, after which they retired from the farm and moved to their present home, which they built in Russell. This was in the spring of 1910, and there they have lived for almost twenty-one years.
He was a man of more than ordinary physical strength and mind, and enjoyed good health until about seven years ago, when his strength began to decline, so that those who knew him recently have scarcely beheld the vestige of his former self. He tried to teach his children honesty, and that a good name was above price.
Aside from the children mentioned, he leaves his wife and companion of almost fifty years; also two step-sons, Harvey Loudon, of Shenandoah, Iowa and Cyrus Loudon of Des Moines, Iowa; one brother, Carrol McKinley of Phillipsburg, Kansas; a sister, Mrs. Malissa Easley, of Gowrie, Iowa; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church in Russell on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Archie Beals, assisted by the Presbyterian pastor, Rev. Richard Russell, and the remains were laid to rest in the Russell cemetery.
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