William Henry Atchison, son of Thomas and Marie Atchison, was born near Freeport, Illinois, April 26, 1862, and passed away December 22, 1941, aged 79 years, 8 months and 6 days.
He came to Kansas in 1879 with his parents, brothers, and sisters, and they settled on what is now known as the Brotemarkle farm four miles west of Kirwin. Shortly after coming to their new home, his father was killed in a well they were digging on the farm. His mother went back to Illinois after her husband's death, but the prairies of Kansas called to Henry, and he came back to take his place with the pioneers who were carving out a new empire on the western Kansas plains.
He bought a farm about halfway between the Solomon and Deer Creek valleys eight miles northwest of Kirwin, and this was his home for a number of years. In 1889 he was united in marriage to Mary Hurd; to this union four children were born:
Minnie Adams of Kirwin
Thomas and Loyd of Denver
Bertha who preceded him in death in 1916
Lack of water caused him to sell his divide farm and he purchased the old Turner homestead three miles northwest of Kirwin where he lived until he bought the home on the mill road just south of town where he lived until his death.
Henry was a decided asset to any community in which he lived as he was a good veterinary which he practiced for many years and the farmers depended on him to do their dehorning, butchering and veterinary work.
He took an active part in politics being the trustee of Deer Creek township for a number of years and served as county commissioner for one term.
He was a square shooter and had the trust and friendship of all with whom he came in contact.
Henry was of a cheerful and optimistic disposition and looked on the bright and cheerful side of life and his fellow men very seldom saw him downhearted or discouraged.
He was a humorist of the Will Rogers type and there were always smiles and laughter when Henry was in the crowd. He was the kindest and most indulgent of a husband and father and to his wife and children the best man in the world, and they will miss him more than words can tell.
Besides his wife and children, he leaves seven grandchildren, two brothers, Oscar of Stockton, Illinois, Grant of Hampton, Iowa, and one sister, Rosella Vander Heyden of Stockton, Illinois, and many other relatives and hosts of friends to mourn his departure.
His death leaves a sorrow that only God and time will heal.
Within earth's arms we lay him down to sleep
Will pause a while beside his grave to weep,
And pray that there beyond the human view
His fondest dreams and hopes come true.
Funeral services were held on December 26 at the Congregational church with Rev. Hartnett preaching the sermon. Those who cared for the flowers were: Mrs. Mayo Des Jardins, Mrs. Frank Townsend, Mrs. O. C. Meckenstock, and Mrs. Hugh Stuckman. Pallbearers were Winn Townsend, Hugh Townsend, George Perkins, Leslie Powell, John Marple, and Russell McFadden, and music was furnished by Mrs. Russell McFadden, Mrs. Carl Gray, Ted and Hugh Stuckman, with Mrs. Orville McQueen accompanist. Burial was made in the Kirwin Cemetery.
He came to Kansas in 1879 with his parents, brothers, and sisters, and they settled on what is now known as the Brotemarkle farm four miles west of Kirwin. Shortly after coming to their new home, his father was killed in a well they were digging on the farm. His mother went back to Illinois after her husband's death, but the prairies of Kansas called to Henry, and he came back to take his place with the pioneers who were carving out a new empire on the western Kansas plains.
He bought a farm about halfway between the Solomon and Deer Creek valleys eight miles northwest of Kirwin, and this was his home for a number of years. In 1889 he was united in marriage to Mary Hurd; to this union four children were born:
Minnie Adams of Kirwin
Thomas and Loyd of Denver
Bertha who preceded him in death in 1916
Lack of water caused him to sell his divide farm and he purchased the old Turner homestead three miles northwest of Kirwin where he lived until he bought the home on the mill road just south of town where he lived until his death.
Henry was a decided asset to any community in which he lived as he was a good veterinary which he practiced for many years and the farmers depended on him to do their dehorning, butchering and veterinary work.
He took an active part in politics being the trustee of Deer Creek township for a number of years and served as county commissioner for one term.
He was a square shooter and had the trust and friendship of all with whom he came in contact.
Henry was of a cheerful and optimistic disposition and looked on the bright and cheerful side of life and his fellow men very seldom saw him downhearted or discouraged.
He was a humorist of the Will Rogers type and there were always smiles and laughter when Henry was in the crowd. He was the kindest and most indulgent of a husband and father and to his wife and children the best man in the world, and they will miss him more than words can tell.
Besides his wife and children, he leaves seven grandchildren, two brothers, Oscar of Stockton, Illinois, Grant of Hampton, Iowa, and one sister, Rosella Vander Heyden of Stockton, Illinois, and many other relatives and hosts of friends to mourn his departure.
His death leaves a sorrow that only God and time will heal.
Within earth's arms we lay him down to sleep
Will pause a while beside his grave to weep,
And pray that there beyond the human view
His fondest dreams and hopes come true.
Funeral services were held on December 26 at the Congregational church with Rev. Hartnett preaching the sermon. Those who cared for the flowers were: Mrs. Mayo Des Jardins, Mrs. Frank Townsend, Mrs. O. C. Meckenstock, and Mrs. Hugh Stuckman. Pallbearers were Winn Townsend, Hugh Townsend, George Perkins, Leslie Powell, John Marple, and Russell McFadden, and music was furnished by Mrs. Russell McFadden, Mrs. Carl Gray, Ted and Hugh Stuckman, with Mrs. Orville McQueen accompanist. Burial was made in the Kirwin Cemetery.
William Henry Atchison, son of Thomas and Marie Atchison, was born near Freeport, Illinois, April 26, 1862, and passed away December 22, 1941, aged 79 years, 8 months and 6 days.
He came to Kansas in 1879 with his parents, brothers, and sisters, and they settled on what is now known as the Brotemarkle farm four miles west of Kirwin. Shortly after coming to their new home, his father was killed in a well they were digging on the farm. His mother went back to Illinois after her husband's death, but the prairies of Kansas called to Henry, and he came back to take his place with the pioneers who were carving out a new empire on the western Kansas plains.
He bought a farm about halfway between the Solomon and Deer Creek valleys eight miles northwest of Kirwin, and this was his home for a number of years. In 1889 he was united in marriage to Mary Hurd; to this union four children were born:
Minnie Adams of Kirwin
Thomas and Loyd of Denver
Bertha who preceded him in death in 1916
Lack of water caused him to sell his divide farm and he purchased the old Turner homestead three miles northwest of Kirwin where he lived until he bought the home on the mill road just south of town where he lived until his death.
Henry was a decided asset to any community in which he lived as he was a good veterinary which he practiced for many years and the farmers depended on him to do their dehorning, butchering and veterinary work.
He took an active part in politics being the trustee of Deer Creek township for a number of years and served as county commissioner for one term.
He was a square shooter and had the trust and friendship of all with whom he came in contact.
Henry was of a cheerful and optimistic disposition and looked on the bright and cheerful side of life and his fellow men very seldom saw him downhearted or discouraged.
He was a humorist of the Will Rogers type and there were always smiles and laughter when Henry was in the crowd. He was the kindest and most indulgent of a husband and father and to his wife and children the best man in the world, and they will miss him more than words can tell.
Besides his wife and children, he leaves seven grandchildren, two brothers, Oscar of Stockton, Illinois, Grant of Hampton, Iowa, and one sister, Rosella Vander Heyden of Stockton, Illinois, and many other relatives and hosts of friends to mourn his departure.
His death leaves a sorrow that only God and time will heal.
Within earth's arms we lay him down to sleep
Will pause a while beside his grave to weep,
And pray that there beyond the human view
His fondest dreams and hopes come true.
Funeral services were held on December 26 at the Congregational church with Rev. Hartnett preaching the sermon. Those who cared for the flowers were: Mrs. Mayo Des Jardins, Mrs. Frank Townsend, Mrs. O. C. Meckenstock, and Mrs. Hugh Stuckman. Pallbearers were Winn Townsend, Hugh Townsend, George Perkins, Leslie Powell, John Marple, and Russell McFadden, and music was furnished by Mrs. Russell McFadden, Mrs. Carl Gray, Ted and Hugh Stuckman, with Mrs. Orville McQueen accompanist. Burial was made in the Kirwin Cemetery.
He came to Kansas in 1879 with his parents, brothers, and sisters, and they settled on what is now known as the Brotemarkle farm four miles west of Kirwin. Shortly after coming to their new home, his father was killed in a well they were digging on the farm. His mother went back to Illinois after her husband's death, but the prairies of Kansas called to Henry, and he came back to take his place with the pioneers who were carving out a new empire on the western Kansas plains.
He bought a farm about halfway between the Solomon and Deer Creek valleys eight miles northwest of Kirwin, and this was his home for a number of years. In 1889 he was united in marriage to Mary Hurd; to this union four children were born:
Minnie Adams of Kirwin
Thomas and Loyd of Denver
Bertha who preceded him in death in 1916
Lack of water caused him to sell his divide farm and he purchased the old Turner homestead three miles northwest of Kirwin where he lived until he bought the home on the mill road just south of town where he lived until his death.
Henry was a decided asset to any community in which he lived as he was a good veterinary which he practiced for many years and the farmers depended on him to do their dehorning, butchering and veterinary work.
He took an active part in politics being the trustee of Deer Creek township for a number of years and served as county commissioner for one term.
He was a square shooter and had the trust and friendship of all with whom he came in contact.
Henry was of a cheerful and optimistic disposition and looked on the bright and cheerful side of life and his fellow men very seldom saw him downhearted or discouraged.
He was a humorist of the Will Rogers type and there were always smiles and laughter when Henry was in the crowd. He was the kindest and most indulgent of a husband and father and to his wife and children the best man in the world, and they will miss him more than words can tell.
Besides his wife and children, he leaves seven grandchildren, two brothers, Oscar of Stockton, Illinois, Grant of Hampton, Iowa, and one sister, Rosella Vander Heyden of Stockton, Illinois, and many other relatives and hosts of friends to mourn his departure.
His death leaves a sorrow that only God and time will heal.
Within earth's arms we lay him down to sleep
Will pause a while beside his grave to weep,
And pray that there beyond the human view
His fondest dreams and hopes come true.
Funeral services were held on December 26 at the Congregational church with Rev. Hartnett preaching the sermon. Those who cared for the flowers were: Mrs. Mayo Des Jardins, Mrs. Frank Townsend, Mrs. O. C. Meckenstock, and Mrs. Hugh Stuckman. Pallbearers were Winn Townsend, Hugh Townsend, George Perkins, Leslie Powell, John Marple, and Russell McFadden, and music was furnished by Mrs. Russell McFadden, Mrs. Carl Gray, Ted and Hugh Stuckman, with Mrs. Orville McQueen accompanist. Burial was made in the Kirwin Cemetery.
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