LAST RITES HELD FOR HENRY BRITTON
Henry Gilray Britton was born in Ohio March 15, 1856, and passed away in Hastings, Nebraska, November 29, 1949, at the age of 93 years, 8 months and 14 days.
He moved from Ohio to Iowa with his parents when he was 2½ years old. He came to Nebraska in a covered wagon in 1880 with his brother, Charley and wife.
On September 20, 1887, he was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Wright in Nuckolls County in her father's log house. He took his bride to a farm in Nuckolls County and lived there 13 years. They moved to Webster County in 1900 to a farm 10 miles north of Guide Rock. In 1902 they moved into Guide Rock where they have since made their home.
To this union were born three daughters, who died in infancy, and five sons. One son, William Benson, passed on November 14, 1943. The four sons surviving are: George of Ravenna, Nebraska, Joe of Santa Ana, California, David of North Platte, Nebraska, and Charles of Denver, Colorado. His companion of more than 62 years also survives him.
There are seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
At the age of 68, because of failing eyesight, Henry Britton retired from working on the railroad. He was able for several years to make his way with his cane up town to visit with old friends. The last 10 years because of failing health he has been confined to his home. He was blind for 25 years and bore his disability patiently and uncomplainingly. He was a wonderful husband and a loving father.
Funeral services for Henry Britton were held at the Guide Rock Methodist Church on Friday, December 2, with burial in Guide Rock cemetery.
Rev. E. L. Cochran of Adams and Rev. C. F. Watters of Guide rock conducted the funeral services.
Mrs. Tim Hendrickson and Mrs. E. C. Moranville, accompanied by Mrs. Ora Lamb at the piano, sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul," "Shall We Gather at the River," and "The Old Rugged Cross."
Pallbearers were L. W. Ely, George Hunter, Frank Guy, Alfred Fringer, Ed Copeland and William Robb.
" I cannot say, and I will not say
That he is dead – he is just away!
With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand
He has wandered into an unknown land,
And left us dreaming how very fair
It need must be, since he lingers there.
And you – oh, you, who the wildest yearn
For the old-time step and the glad return,
Think of him faring on, as dear
In the love of there as the love of here;
Think of him still as the same, I say;
He is not dead – He is just away!
Guide Rock Signal,
8, December, 1949, Page 1, column 1
Files of the Nebraska State Historical Society,
Lincoln NE
Henry Gilray Britton was born in Ohio March 15, 1856, and passed away in Hastings, Nebraska, November 29, 1949, at the age of 93 years, 8 months and 14 days.
He moved from Ohio to Iowa with his parents when he was 2½ years old. He came to Nebraska in a covered wagon in 1880 with his brother, Charley and wife.
On September 20, 1887, he was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Wright in Nuckolls County in her father's log house. He took his bride to a farm in Nuckolls County and lived there 13 years. They moved to Webster County in 1900 to a farm 10 miles north of Guide Rock. In 1902 they moved into Guide Rock where they have since made their home.
To this union were born three daughters, who died in infancy, and five sons. One son, William Benson, passed on November 14, 1943. The four sons surviving are: George of Ravenna, Nebraska, Joe of Santa Ana, California, David of North Platte, Nebraska, and Charles of Denver, Colorado. His companion of more than 62 years also survives him.
There are seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
At the age of 68, because of failing eyesight, Henry Britton retired from working on the railroad. He was able for several years to make his way with his cane up town to visit with old friends. The last 10 years because of failing health he has been confined to his home. He was blind for 25 years and bore his disability patiently and uncomplainingly. He was a wonderful husband and a loving father.
Funeral services for Henry Britton were held at the Guide Rock Methodist Church on Friday, December 2, with burial in Guide Rock cemetery.
Rev. E. L. Cochran of Adams and Rev. C. F. Watters of Guide rock conducted the funeral services.
Mrs. Tim Hendrickson and Mrs. E. C. Moranville, accompanied by Mrs. Ora Lamb at the piano, sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul," "Shall We Gather at the River," and "The Old Rugged Cross."
Pallbearers were L. W. Ely, George Hunter, Frank Guy, Alfred Fringer, Ed Copeland and William Robb.
" I cannot say, and I will not say
That he is dead – he is just away!
With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand
He has wandered into an unknown land,
And left us dreaming how very fair
It need must be, since he lingers there.
And you – oh, you, who the wildest yearn
For the old-time step and the glad return,
Think of him faring on, as dear
In the love of there as the love of here;
Think of him still as the same, I say;
He is not dead – He is just away!
Guide Rock Signal,
8, December, 1949, Page 1, column 1
Files of the Nebraska State Historical Society,
Lincoln NE
LAST RITES HELD FOR HENRY BRITTON
Henry Gilray Britton was born in Ohio March 15, 1856, and passed away in Hastings, Nebraska, November 29, 1949, at the age of 93 years, 8 months and 14 days.
He moved from Ohio to Iowa with his parents when he was 2½ years old. He came to Nebraska in a covered wagon in 1880 with his brother, Charley and wife.
On September 20, 1887, he was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Wright in Nuckolls County in her father's log house. He took his bride to a farm in Nuckolls County and lived there 13 years. They moved to Webster County in 1900 to a farm 10 miles north of Guide Rock. In 1902 they moved into Guide Rock where they have since made their home.
To this union were born three daughters, who died in infancy, and five sons. One son, William Benson, passed on November 14, 1943. The four sons surviving are: George of Ravenna, Nebraska, Joe of Santa Ana, California, David of North Platte, Nebraska, and Charles of Denver, Colorado. His companion of more than 62 years also survives him.
There are seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
At the age of 68, because of failing eyesight, Henry Britton retired from working on the railroad. He was able for several years to make his way with his cane up town to visit with old friends. The last 10 years because of failing health he has been confined to his home. He was blind for 25 years and bore his disability patiently and uncomplainingly. He was a wonderful husband and a loving father.
Funeral services for Henry Britton were held at the Guide Rock Methodist Church on Friday, December 2, with burial in Guide Rock cemetery.
Rev. E. L. Cochran of Adams and Rev. C. F. Watters of Guide rock conducted the funeral services.
Mrs. Tim Hendrickson and Mrs. E. C. Moranville, accompanied by Mrs. Ora Lamb at the piano, sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul," "Shall We Gather at the River," and "The Old Rugged Cross."
Pallbearers were L. W. Ely, George Hunter, Frank Guy, Alfred Fringer, Ed Copeland and William Robb.
" I cannot say, and I will not say
That he is dead – he is just away!
With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand
He has wandered into an unknown land,
And left us dreaming how very fair
It need must be, since he lingers there.
And you – oh, you, who the wildest yearn
For the old-time step and the glad return,
Think of him faring on, as dear
In the love of there as the love of here;
Think of him still as the same, I say;
He is not dead – He is just away!
Guide Rock Signal,
8, December, 1949, Page 1, column 1
Files of the Nebraska State Historical Society,
Lincoln NE
Henry Gilray Britton was born in Ohio March 15, 1856, and passed away in Hastings, Nebraska, November 29, 1949, at the age of 93 years, 8 months and 14 days.
He moved from Ohio to Iowa with his parents when he was 2½ years old. He came to Nebraska in a covered wagon in 1880 with his brother, Charley and wife.
On September 20, 1887, he was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Wright in Nuckolls County in her father's log house. He took his bride to a farm in Nuckolls County and lived there 13 years. They moved to Webster County in 1900 to a farm 10 miles north of Guide Rock. In 1902 they moved into Guide Rock where they have since made their home.
To this union were born three daughters, who died in infancy, and five sons. One son, William Benson, passed on November 14, 1943. The four sons surviving are: George of Ravenna, Nebraska, Joe of Santa Ana, California, David of North Platte, Nebraska, and Charles of Denver, Colorado. His companion of more than 62 years also survives him.
There are seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
At the age of 68, because of failing eyesight, Henry Britton retired from working on the railroad. He was able for several years to make his way with his cane up town to visit with old friends. The last 10 years because of failing health he has been confined to his home. He was blind for 25 years and bore his disability patiently and uncomplainingly. He was a wonderful husband and a loving father.
Funeral services for Henry Britton were held at the Guide Rock Methodist Church on Friday, December 2, with burial in Guide Rock cemetery.
Rev. E. L. Cochran of Adams and Rev. C. F. Watters of Guide rock conducted the funeral services.
Mrs. Tim Hendrickson and Mrs. E. C. Moranville, accompanied by Mrs. Ora Lamb at the piano, sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul," "Shall We Gather at the River," and "The Old Rugged Cross."
Pallbearers were L. W. Ely, George Hunter, Frank Guy, Alfred Fringer, Ed Copeland and William Robb.
" I cannot say, and I will not say
That he is dead – he is just away!
With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand
He has wandered into an unknown land,
And left us dreaming how very fair
It need must be, since he lingers there.
And you – oh, you, who the wildest yearn
For the old-time step and the glad return,
Think of him faring on, as dear
In the love of there as the love of here;
Think of him still as the same, I say;
He is not dead – He is just away!
Guide Rock Signal,
8, December, 1949, Page 1, column 1
Files of the Nebraska State Historical Society,
Lincoln NE
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