Blockton News, Thursday, May 19, 1927, [p. 1]
Obituary
James Riley Severns, son of Ezekiel and Ruthette [Pettit] Severns, was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, February 3, 1844. Died at his home in Palisade, Neb., May 1, 1927, at the advanced age of 83 years, 2 months and 28 days, being the youngest of a family of nine children.
When still a small boy, he came with his parents to Astoria, Illinois and when six years of age, his father died and while still a small boy he with his mother, brothers and sister came to Lucas County, and later to Taylor County, Iowa.
When the Civil war broke out, his older brothers enlisted in the union army and left him at home to care for his aged mother and other relatives. He enlisted in [words unreadable] remaining faithful to that trust until the end of the war.
In politics he was loyal to his party, being a life long republican and casting his first vote for Abraham Lincoln.
November 17, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Florence Bussell [Burrell] of Mormontown, now called Blockton, Iowa. To this union were born nine children, Ulysses S. [impson] of Palisade, Nebraska; Mrs. W. [illiam] J. Sloan of Geneva, Nebraska; Benjamin B. [utler] of Hamilton, Montana; Albert [Edward] of Geneva, Nebraska; Eustace T. [horbin] of Louisburg, Missouri; William E. [rnest] of Encampment, Wyoming; Walter G. [eorge] of Los Angeles, Calif.; Charles Kelso (deceased); Clyde A. [rthur] of Ericson, Nebraska.
In the year 1900 they came to Fillmore County, Nebraska, where they made their home until 1917, when they moved to Palisade, Nebraska, where they have since resided.
During his life, Mr. Severns was always ready to do his part, being esteemed and respected for his honesty and integrity; holding offices of public trust in the community in which he resided, at one time holding the office of treasurer of school district for over 20 years. He was a kind, loving husband and father and very devoted to his family and friends. While he never united with any church, he always taught and was ready to defend the Christian faith, always upholding the right as he saw it.
About twenty-five years ago he had a stroke of paralysis, from which he never fully recovered. During his last illness he suffered a great deal, but when the end came he peacefully passed to rest.
He is survived by his wife, eight children, forty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. J. J. Christner. The body was taken by relatives early Wednesday morning to Fairmont for interment. ---Palisade (Neb.) Times.
"Submitted by Julia Johnson"
Son of Ezekial and Ruthette Severns.
Civil War Veteran.
Lot owner: J.R. Severns
Obituary
James Riley Severns, son of Ezekiel and Ruthette [Pettit] Severns, was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, February 3, 1844. Died at his home in Palisade, Neb., May 1, 1927, at the advanced age of 83 years, 2 months and 28 days, being the youngest of a family of nine children.
When still a small boy, he came with his parents to Astoria, Illinois and when six years of age, his father died and while still a small boy he with his mother, brothers and sister came to Lucas County, and later to Taylor County, Iowa.
When the Civil war broke out, his older brothers enlisted in the union army and left him at home to care for his aged mother and other relatives. He enlisted in [words unreadable] remaining faithful to that trust until the end of the war.
In politics he was loyal to his party, being a life long republican and casting his first vote for Abraham Lincoln.
November 17, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Florence Bussell [Burrell] of Mormontown, now called Blockton, Iowa. To this union were born nine children, Ulysses S. [impson] of Palisade, Nebraska; Mrs. W. [illiam] J. Sloan of Geneva, Nebraska; Benjamin B. [utler] of Hamilton, Montana; Albert [Edward] of Geneva, Nebraska; Eustace T. [horbin] of Louisburg, Missouri; William E. [rnest] of Encampment, Wyoming; Walter G. [eorge] of Los Angeles, Calif.; Charles Kelso (deceased); Clyde A. [rthur] of Ericson, Nebraska.
In the year 1900 they came to Fillmore County, Nebraska, where they made their home until 1917, when they moved to Palisade, Nebraska, where they have since resided.
During his life, Mr. Severns was always ready to do his part, being esteemed and respected for his honesty and integrity; holding offices of public trust in the community in which he resided, at one time holding the office of treasurer of school district for over 20 years. He was a kind, loving husband and father and very devoted to his family and friends. While he never united with any church, he always taught and was ready to defend the Christian faith, always upholding the right as he saw it.
About twenty-five years ago he had a stroke of paralysis, from which he never fully recovered. During his last illness he suffered a great deal, but when the end came he peacefully passed to rest.
He is survived by his wife, eight children, forty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. J. J. Christner. The body was taken by relatives early Wednesday morning to Fairmont for interment. ---Palisade (Neb.) Times.
"Submitted by Julia Johnson"
Son of Ezekial and Ruthette Severns.
Civil War Veteran.
Lot owner: J.R. Severns
Blockton News, Thursday, May 19, 1927, [p. 1]
Obituary
James Riley Severns, son of Ezekiel and Ruthette [Pettit] Severns, was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, February 3, 1844. Died at his home in Palisade, Neb., May 1, 1927, at the advanced age of 83 years, 2 months and 28 days, being the youngest of a family of nine children.
When still a small boy, he came with his parents to Astoria, Illinois and when six years of age, his father died and while still a small boy he with his mother, brothers and sister came to Lucas County, and later to Taylor County, Iowa.
When the Civil war broke out, his older brothers enlisted in the union army and left him at home to care for his aged mother and other relatives. He enlisted in [words unreadable] remaining faithful to that trust until the end of the war.
In politics he was loyal to his party, being a life long republican and casting his first vote for Abraham Lincoln.
November 17, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Florence Bussell [Burrell] of Mormontown, now called Blockton, Iowa. To this union were born nine children, Ulysses S. [impson] of Palisade, Nebraska; Mrs. W. [illiam] J. Sloan of Geneva, Nebraska; Benjamin B. [utler] of Hamilton, Montana; Albert [Edward] of Geneva, Nebraska; Eustace T. [horbin] of Louisburg, Missouri; William E. [rnest] of Encampment, Wyoming; Walter G. [eorge] of Los Angeles, Calif.; Charles Kelso (deceased); Clyde A. [rthur] of Ericson, Nebraska.
In the year 1900 they came to Fillmore County, Nebraska, where they made their home until 1917, when they moved to Palisade, Nebraska, where they have since resided.
During his life, Mr. Severns was always ready to do his part, being esteemed and respected for his honesty and integrity; holding offices of public trust in the community in which he resided, at one time holding the office of treasurer of school district for over 20 years. He was a kind, loving husband and father and very devoted to his family and friends. While he never united with any church, he always taught and was ready to defend the Christian faith, always upholding the right as he saw it.
About twenty-five years ago he had a stroke of paralysis, from which he never fully recovered. During his last illness he suffered a great deal, but when the end came he peacefully passed to rest.
He is survived by his wife, eight children, forty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. J. J. Christner. The body was taken by relatives early Wednesday morning to Fairmont for interment. ---Palisade (Neb.) Times.
"Submitted by Julia Johnson"
Son of Ezekial and Ruthette Severns.
Civil War Veteran.
Lot owner: J.R. Severns
Obituary
James Riley Severns, son of Ezekiel and Ruthette [Pettit] Severns, was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, February 3, 1844. Died at his home in Palisade, Neb., May 1, 1927, at the advanced age of 83 years, 2 months and 28 days, being the youngest of a family of nine children.
When still a small boy, he came with his parents to Astoria, Illinois and when six years of age, his father died and while still a small boy he with his mother, brothers and sister came to Lucas County, and later to Taylor County, Iowa.
When the Civil war broke out, his older brothers enlisted in the union army and left him at home to care for his aged mother and other relatives. He enlisted in [words unreadable] remaining faithful to that trust until the end of the war.
In politics he was loyal to his party, being a life long republican and casting his first vote for Abraham Lincoln.
November 17, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Florence Bussell [Burrell] of Mormontown, now called Blockton, Iowa. To this union were born nine children, Ulysses S. [impson] of Palisade, Nebraska; Mrs. W. [illiam] J. Sloan of Geneva, Nebraska; Benjamin B. [utler] of Hamilton, Montana; Albert [Edward] of Geneva, Nebraska; Eustace T. [horbin] of Louisburg, Missouri; William E. [rnest] of Encampment, Wyoming; Walter G. [eorge] of Los Angeles, Calif.; Charles Kelso (deceased); Clyde A. [rthur] of Ericson, Nebraska.
In the year 1900 they came to Fillmore County, Nebraska, where they made their home until 1917, when they moved to Palisade, Nebraska, where they have since resided.
During his life, Mr. Severns was always ready to do his part, being esteemed and respected for his honesty and integrity; holding offices of public trust in the community in which he resided, at one time holding the office of treasurer of school district for over 20 years. He was a kind, loving husband and father and very devoted to his family and friends. While he never united with any church, he always taught and was ready to defend the Christian faith, always upholding the right as he saw it.
About twenty-five years ago he had a stroke of paralysis, from which he never fully recovered. During his last illness he suffered a great deal, but when the end came he peacefully passed to rest.
He is survived by his wife, eight children, forty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. J. J. Christner. The body was taken by relatives early Wednesday morning to Fairmont for interment. ---Palisade (Neb.) Times.
"Submitted by Julia Johnson"
Son of Ezekial and Ruthette Severns.
Civil War Veteran.
Lot owner: J.R. Severns
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