Thomas Kitchen Stidham, b. 8 Sept 1838, Wilmington, Delaware & d. 10 Feb 1902, Los Angeles Co., California; was the son of John Henderson and Lydia Pierce Stidham of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Thomas Kitchen m. 1 Martha Comfort (1843 - 1872) in 2 Oct 1862, and their children were: Harry E. Stidham, b. 22 May 1863 Wilmington, Delaware & d. 28 Dec 1929 and Bertha M Stidham b. 1868 in Wilmington, Delaware and died 14 Dec 1913
Thomas K. m 2nd, Mattie Parks on 10 April 1873 in Kansas. She soon died and there were no children. Thomas K. m. 3rd Mary Anna Belle Taylor (b. 15 May 1855 & d 24 Dec 1937), the daughter of Josiah and Lucinda Taylor, on 3 Jul 1884 in Kinsley, Kansas. Their children: Samuel K. Stidham, Lavern A. Stidham, Gladys Lidia Stidham, Willard Way Stidham.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham enlisted April 26 1861 in Company "E" Ist Regiment of the Delaware Volunteer Infrantry. He received a disability discharge 6 Jan 1863.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham was a Turner (Wood Lathe operator). When his daughter Gladys Lydia , was born they lived in Salt Lake City where he was doing wood carving for the Morman Temple. Thomas K. was an expert wood worker.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham was living at 708 B. 47th St., Los Angles, California when he died in 1902.
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DIES IN HIS YARD
Thomas K. Stidham, a Real Estate Dealer, Succumbs to Heart Disease While at Work at His Home.
Thomas K. Stidham, a real estate agent, died very suddenly yesterday afternoon in his yard, No. 708 East Forty-seventh street. He had been working in his garden and was returning to the house, when he suddenly fell to the ground; when appreoached he was dead.
The deceased was 65 years of age, a veteran of the Civil War, and a member of Bartlett-Legan Post, G.A.R. The cause of his death was heart disease, from which he had long been a sufferer. He drew a pension for disease contracted druing the war. He leaves a widow and three children, the youngest 14 years of age. The remains were removed to Booth & Roylson's undertaking establishment, and an inquest will be held there today.
Taken from The Los Angeles Times Feb 11, 1902. Obituary
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MEMORIAL SERVICE
BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF DECREASED COMRADES, BY BARTLETT-LOGAN POST, G.A.R.
A public Memorial service was held by Bartlett-Logan Post, G. A. R., last night in the post room at No. 125 1/2 South Spring street, in memory of the comrades who died during the past year.
The room, which was crowded with people, was handsomely decorated for the occasion with flags and flowers. A hollow-square was marked out with four flags, draped in black. In the center stood an altar lay an open Bible, and upon the Bible a wreath of white roses. At the head of the hollow square in front of the commander, stood an easel containing a handsomely-draped portrait of the late President McKinley. On each side of this were three chairs, decorated with flowers, representing the six comrades of Barlett-Logan Post who died during the past year. A seventh vacant chair, decorated in red carnations, was there to the memory of Comrade McKinley.
The adjutant read the names and record of the death of the decesased
comrade, the muffled drum was sounded, and the commander announced the name of the comrade who would pronounce the eulogy. They were as follows:
C.C. McComas, to the memory of W. G. Wedemyer; Samuel Kutz, to the memory of H.O. Gates; George N. Lockwood to the memory of Joseph Knight; Henry Glaze, to the memory of J. A. Stevenson; C. N. Fairbanks, to the memory of L. H. Miller; F. W. Stine, to the memory of T. K. Stidham.
The eulogy upon Presient McKinley was to have been pronounced by one who could not be present, and the commander announced Henry Glaze. In part Mr. Glaze said;
"William McKinley was an illustration of perfect American manhood. He enlisted when a mere boy, in the service of his country, and performed every duty to the full. He was as noble and patriotic a man as ever lived and so died."
Striking events in the military career of the late President and of the days just preceding his death were recounted by Mr. Glace.
Following this, the Oliphant sisters sang, most effectively. "Nearer, My God to Thee." These two young ladies, Minnie and Genevieve Oliphant are members of the Juanita Glee Club of Chicago, and are now on a tour to sing their way around the world. They have magnificent voices and are entirely unattended.
Taken from the Los Angeles Times, May 25, 1902.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham is listed as #[X-528] in the Descendants of Dr. Timothy Stidham by Jack Stidham
Thomas K. m 2nd, Mattie Parks on 10 April 1873 in Kansas. She soon died and there were no children. Thomas K. m. 3rd Mary Anna Belle Taylor (b. 15 May 1855 & d 24 Dec 1937), the daughter of Josiah and Lucinda Taylor, on 3 Jul 1884 in Kinsley, Kansas. Their children: Samuel K. Stidham, Lavern A. Stidham, Gladys Lidia Stidham, Willard Way Stidham.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham enlisted April 26 1861 in Company "E" Ist Regiment of the Delaware Volunteer Infrantry. He received a disability discharge 6 Jan 1863.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham was a Turner (Wood Lathe operator). When his daughter Gladys Lydia , was born they lived in Salt Lake City where he was doing wood carving for the Morman Temple. Thomas K. was an expert wood worker.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham was living at 708 B. 47th St., Los Angles, California when he died in 1902.
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DIES IN HIS YARD
Thomas K. Stidham, a Real Estate Dealer, Succumbs to Heart Disease While at Work at His Home.
Thomas K. Stidham, a real estate agent, died very suddenly yesterday afternoon in his yard, No. 708 East Forty-seventh street. He had been working in his garden and was returning to the house, when he suddenly fell to the ground; when appreoached he was dead.
The deceased was 65 years of age, a veteran of the Civil War, and a member of Bartlett-Legan Post, G.A.R. The cause of his death was heart disease, from which he had long been a sufferer. He drew a pension for disease contracted druing the war. He leaves a widow and three children, the youngest 14 years of age. The remains were removed to Booth & Roylson's undertaking establishment, and an inquest will be held there today.
Taken from The Los Angeles Times Feb 11, 1902. Obituary
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MEMORIAL SERVICE
BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF DECREASED COMRADES, BY BARTLETT-LOGAN POST, G.A.R.
A public Memorial service was held by Bartlett-Logan Post, G. A. R., last night in the post room at No. 125 1/2 South Spring street, in memory of the comrades who died during the past year.
The room, which was crowded with people, was handsomely decorated for the occasion with flags and flowers. A hollow-square was marked out with four flags, draped in black. In the center stood an altar lay an open Bible, and upon the Bible a wreath of white roses. At the head of the hollow square in front of the commander, stood an easel containing a handsomely-draped portrait of the late President McKinley. On each side of this were three chairs, decorated with flowers, representing the six comrades of Barlett-Logan Post who died during the past year. A seventh vacant chair, decorated in red carnations, was there to the memory of Comrade McKinley.
The adjutant read the names and record of the death of the decesased
comrade, the muffled drum was sounded, and the commander announced the name of the comrade who would pronounce the eulogy. They were as follows:
C.C. McComas, to the memory of W. G. Wedemyer; Samuel Kutz, to the memory of H.O. Gates; George N. Lockwood to the memory of Joseph Knight; Henry Glaze, to the memory of J. A. Stevenson; C. N. Fairbanks, to the memory of L. H. Miller; F. W. Stine, to the memory of T. K. Stidham.
The eulogy upon Presient McKinley was to have been pronounced by one who could not be present, and the commander announced Henry Glaze. In part Mr. Glaze said;
"William McKinley was an illustration of perfect American manhood. He enlisted when a mere boy, in the service of his country, and performed every duty to the full. He was as noble and patriotic a man as ever lived and so died."
Striking events in the military career of the late President and of the days just preceding his death were recounted by Mr. Glace.
Following this, the Oliphant sisters sang, most effectively. "Nearer, My God to Thee." These two young ladies, Minnie and Genevieve Oliphant are members of the Juanita Glee Club of Chicago, and are now on a tour to sing their way around the world. They have magnificent voices and are entirely unattended.
Taken from the Los Angeles Times, May 25, 1902.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham is listed as #[X-528] in the Descendants of Dr. Timothy Stidham by Jack Stidham
Thomas Kitchen Stidham, b. 8 Sept 1838, Wilmington, Delaware & d. 10 Feb 1902, Los Angeles Co., California; was the son of John Henderson and Lydia Pierce Stidham of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Thomas Kitchen m. 1 Martha Comfort (1843 - 1872) in 2 Oct 1862, and their children were: Harry E. Stidham, b. 22 May 1863 Wilmington, Delaware & d. 28 Dec 1929 and Bertha M Stidham b. 1868 in Wilmington, Delaware and died 14 Dec 1913
Thomas K. m 2nd, Mattie Parks on 10 April 1873 in Kansas. She soon died and there were no children. Thomas K. m. 3rd Mary Anna Belle Taylor (b. 15 May 1855 & d 24 Dec 1937), the daughter of Josiah and Lucinda Taylor, on 3 Jul 1884 in Kinsley, Kansas. Their children: Samuel K. Stidham, Lavern A. Stidham, Gladys Lidia Stidham, Willard Way Stidham.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham enlisted April 26 1861 in Company "E" Ist Regiment of the Delaware Volunteer Infrantry. He received a disability discharge 6 Jan 1863.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham was a Turner (Wood Lathe operator). When his daughter Gladys Lydia , was born they lived in Salt Lake City where he was doing wood carving for the Morman Temple. Thomas K. was an expert wood worker.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham was living at 708 B. 47th St., Los Angles, California when he died in 1902.
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DIES IN HIS YARD
Thomas K. Stidham, a Real Estate Dealer, Succumbs to Heart Disease While at Work at His Home.
Thomas K. Stidham, a real estate agent, died very suddenly yesterday afternoon in his yard, No. 708 East Forty-seventh street. He had been working in his garden and was returning to the house, when he suddenly fell to the ground; when appreoached he was dead.
The deceased was 65 years of age, a veteran of the Civil War, and a member of Bartlett-Legan Post, G.A.R. The cause of his death was heart disease, from which he had long been a sufferer. He drew a pension for disease contracted druing the war. He leaves a widow and three children, the youngest 14 years of age. The remains were removed to Booth & Roylson's undertaking establishment, and an inquest will be held there today.
Taken from The Los Angeles Times Feb 11, 1902. Obituary
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MEMORIAL SERVICE
BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF DECREASED COMRADES, BY BARTLETT-LOGAN POST, G.A.R.
A public Memorial service was held by Bartlett-Logan Post, G. A. R., last night in the post room at No. 125 1/2 South Spring street, in memory of the comrades who died during the past year.
The room, which was crowded with people, was handsomely decorated for the occasion with flags and flowers. A hollow-square was marked out with four flags, draped in black. In the center stood an altar lay an open Bible, and upon the Bible a wreath of white roses. At the head of the hollow square in front of the commander, stood an easel containing a handsomely-draped portrait of the late President McKinley. On each side of this were three chairs, decorated with flowers, representing the six comrades of Barlett-Logan Post who died during the past year. A seventh vacant chair, decorated in red carnations, was there to the memory of Comrade McKinley.
The adjutant read the names and record of the death of the decesased
comrade, the muffled drum was sounded, and the commander announced the name of the comrade who would pronounce the eulogy. They were as follows:
C.C. McComas, to the memory of W. G. Wedemyer; Samuel Kutz, to the memory of H.O. Gates; George N. Lockwood to the memory of Joseph Knight; Henry Glaze, to the memory of J. A. Stevenson; C. N. Fairbanks, to the memory of L. H. Miller; F. W. Stine, to the memory of T. K. Stidham.
The eulogy upon Presient McKinley was to have been pronounced by one who could not be present, and the commander announced Henry Glaze. In part Mr. Glaze said;
"William McKinley was an illustration of perfect American manhood. He enlisted when a mere boy, in the service of his country, and performed every duty to the full. He was as noble and patriotic a man as ever lived and so died."
Striking events in the military career of the late President and of the days just preceding his death were recounted by Mr. Glace.
Following this, the Oliphant sisters sang, most effectively. "Nearer, My God to Thee." These two young ladies, Minnie and Genevieve Oliphant are members of the Juanita Glee Club of Chicago, and are now on a tour to sing their way around the world. They have magnificent voices and are entirely unattended.
Taken from the Los Angeles Times, May 25, 1902.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham is listed as #[X-528] in the Descendants of Dr. Timothy Stidham by Jack Stidham
Thomas K. m 2nd, Mattie Parks on 10 April 1873 in Kansas. She soon died and there were no children. Thomas K. m. 3rd Mary Anna Belle Taylor (b. 15 May 1855 & d 24 Dec 1937), the daughter of Josiah and Lucinda Taylor, on 3 Jul 1884 in Kinsley, Kansas. Their children: Samuel K. Stidham, Lavern A. Stidham, Gladys Lidia Stidham, Willard Way Stidham.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham enlisted April 26 1861 in Company "E" Ist Regiment of the Delaware Volunteer Infrantry. He received a disability discharge 6 Jan 1863.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham was a Turner (Wood Lathe operator). When his daughter Gladys Lydia , was born they lived in Salt Lake City where he was doing wood carving for the Morman Temple. Thomas K. was an expert wood worker.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham was living at 708 B. 47th St., Los Angles, California when he died in 1902.
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DIES IN HIS YARD
Thomas K. Stidham, a Real Estate Dealer, Succumbs to Heart Disease While at Work at His Home.
Thomas K. Stidham, a real estate agent, died very suddenly yesterday afternoon in his yard, No. 708 East Forty-seventh street. He had been working in his garden and was returning to the house, when he suddenly fell to the ground; when appreoached he was dead.
The deceased was 65 years of age, a veteran of the Civil War, and a member of Bartlett-Legan Post, G.A.R. The cause of his death was heart disease, from which he had long been a sufferer. He drew a pension for disease contracted druing the war. He leaves a widow and three children, the youngest 14 years of age. The remains were removed to Booth & Roylson's undertaking establishment, and an inquest will be held there today.
Taken from The Los Angeles Times Feb 11, 1902. Obituary
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MEMORIAL SERVICE
BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF DECREASED COMRADES, BY BARTLETT-LOGAN POST, G.A.R.
A public Memorial service was held by Bartlett-Logan Post, G. A. R., last night in the post room at No. 125 1/2 South Spring street, in memory of the comrades who died during the past year.
The room, which was crowded with people, was handsomely decorated for the occasion with flags and flowers. A hollow-square was marked out with four flags, draped in black. In the center stood an altar lay an open Bible, and upon the Bible a wreath of white roses. At the head of the hollow square in front of the commander, stood an easel containing a handsomely-draped portrait of the late President McKinley. On each side of this were three chairs, decorated with flowers, representing the six comrades of Barlett-Logan Post who died during the past year. A seventh vacant chair, decorated in red carnations, was there to the memory of Comrade McKinley.
The adjutant read the names and record of the death of the decesased
comrade, the muffled drum was sounded, and the commander announced the name of the comrade who would pronounce the eulogy. They were as follows:
C.C. McComas, to the memory of W. G. Wedemyer; Samuel Kutz, to the memory of H.O. Gates; George N. Lockwood to the memory of Joseph Knight; Henry Glaze, to the memory of J. A. Stevenson; C. N. Fairbanks, to the memory of L. H. Miller; F. W. Stine, to the memory of T. K. Stidham.
The eulogy upon Presient McKinley was to have been pronounced by one who could not be present, and the commander announced Henry Glaze. In part Mr. Glaze said;
"William McKinley was an illustration of perfect American manhood. He enlisted when a mere boy, in the service of his country, and performed every duty to the full. He was as noble and patriotic a man as ever lived and so died."
Striking events in the military career of the late President and of the days just preceding his death were recounted by Mr. Glace.
Following this, the Oliphant sisters sang, most effectively. "Nearer, My God to Thee." These two young ladies, Minnie and Genevieve Oliphant are members of the Juanita Glee Club of Chicago, and are now on a tour to sing their way around the world. They have magnificent voices and are entirely unattended.
Taken from the Los Angeles Times, May 25, 1902.
Thomas Kitchen Stidham is listed as #[X-528] in the Descendants of Dr. Timothy Stidham by Jack Stidham
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Civil War Union Veteran. Company E 1st Delaware Infantry. Born Ohio. Member GAR, John A. Logan #29. Source: Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Dept. of California and Pacific
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