William's obituary was published in the 7-15-1909 edition of The Current Local, Van Buren, Carter Co., MO on the front page (used with permission).
W. A. MARNEY
Death again visits our community taking away its oldest member, W. A. Marney.
W. A. Marney, or more familiarly known as "Grandpa" Marney in this vicinity, was born September 16, 1832 in Iowa Territory. He was reared on a farm and spent most of his time farming. Although raised on the frontier where schools were scarce, he fortunately learned to read and write. At the age of nineteen years he professed faith in Christ and joined the Missionary Baptist Church and for many years held office in his home church, taking a deep interest in religious matters, especially in his home church.
In 1851 he was married to Miss Sena Kearby in Putnam county, Missouri. Six children were born to them--three of whom are yet living--John A. Marney of Van Buren, Wm. Marney of Lawton, Okla., and Mrs. Ellen Gilmore of Redford, Mo.
Late in the '50's at the advice of his friends he studied for the ministry, but before completing his studies the Civil War broke out and he was drafted as a recruit for the army but was soon discharged, doing no service as a soldier. At the close of the war he lost his wife and had a long spell of sickness himself, after which he gave up the ministry and continued farming.
In 1870 he was married to Mrs. Frances Grimm, also of Putnam county. Having lost his second wife, he moved to Wayne county, and from there to Stoddard where he spent several years, but for the last ten or twelve years he has lived with his son, John, in Carter county.
He was a man of a quiet disposition, full of reminiscence, and had a good stock of general information which, together with his good manners and friendly nature, made his company pleasing and interesting.
On July 4, 1909, he attended a picnic on the farm of J. W. Taylor, four miles west of Van Buren, Mo. After enjoying the company of his friends, a good dinner, and public speaking till the crowd was dismissed, he was among the first to start home, seemingly happy and well satisfied. About a half mile from the grounds he was thrown from his horse, receiving injuries from which he died at 11 o'clock the next day.
And thus ended the quiet life of another member of that vast army of unhonored heroes who have braved dangers and endured the toils of pioneer life; the class of men whose ambition, moral courage and Christian fortitude has made of our country what it is today.
"Sweet is the scene when Christians die,
When holy souls retire to rest;
How mildly beams the closing;
How greatly leaves the parting breath.
So fades a summer cloud away;
So sinks the gale when storms are o'er
So gently shuts the eye of day;
So dies a wave along the shore."
J. J. CHILTON
W. A. MARNEY
Death again visits our community taking away its oldest member, W. A. Marney.
W. A. Marney, or more familiarly known as "Grandpa" Marney in this vicinity, was born September 16, 1832 in Iowa Territory. He was reared on a farm and spent most of his time farming. Although raised on the frontier where schools were scarce, he fortunately learned to read and write. At the age of nineteen years he professed faith in Christ and joined the Missionary Baptist Church and for many years held office in his home church, taking a deep interest in religious matters, especially in his home church.
In 1851 he was married to Miss Sena Kearby in Putnam county, Missouri. Six children were born to them--three of whom are yet living--John A. Marney of Van Buren, Wm. Marney of Lawton, Okla., and Mrs. Ellen Gilmore of Redford, Mo.
Late in the '50's at the advice of his friends he studied for the ministry, but before completing his studies the Civil War broke out and he was drafted as a recruit for the army but was soon discharged, doing no service as a soldier. At the close of the war he lost his wife and had a long spell of sickness himself, after which he gave up the ministry and continued farming.
In 1870 he was married to Mrs. Frances Grimm, also of Putnam county. Having lost his second wife, he moved to Wayne county, and from there to Stoddard where he spent several years, but for the last ten or twelve years he has lived with his son, John, in Carter county.
He was a man of a quiet disposition, full of reminiscence, and had a good stock of general information which, together with his good manners and friendly nature, made his company pleasing and interesting.
On July 4, 1909, he attended a picnic on the farm of J. W. Taylor, four miles west of Van Buren, Mo. After enjoying the company of his friends, a good dinner, and public speaking till the crowd was dismissed, he was among the first to start home, seemingly happy and well satisfied. About a half mile from the grounds he was thrown from his horse, receiving injuries from which he died at 11 o'clock the next day.
And thus ended the quiet life of another member of that vast army of unhonored heroes who have braved dangers and endured the toils of pioneer life; the class of men whose ambition, moral courage and Christian fortitude has made of our country what it is today.
"Sweet is the scene when Christians die,
When holy souls retire to rest;
How mildly beams the closing;
How greatly leaves the parting breath.
So fades a summer cloud away;
So sinks the gale when storms are o'er
So gently shuts the eye of day;
So dies a wave along the shore."
J. J. CHILTON
William's obituary was published in the 7-15-1909 edition of The Current Local, Van Buren, Carter Co., MO on the front page (used with permission).
W. A. MARNEY
Death again visits our community taking away its oldest member, W. A. Marney.
W. A. Marney, or more familiarly known as "Grandpa" Marney in this vicinity, was born September 16, 1832 in Iowa Territory. He was reared on a farm and spent most of his time farming. Although raised on the frontier where schools were scarce, he fortunately learned to read and write. At the age of nineteen years he professed faith in Christ and joined the Missionary Baptist Church and for many years held office in his home church, taking a deep interest in religious matters, especially in his home church.
In 1851 he was married to Miss Sena Kearby in Putnam county, Missouri. Six children were born to them--three of whom are yet living--John A. Marney of Van Buren, Wm. Marney of Lawton, Okla., and Mrs. Ellen Gilmore of Redford, Mo.
Late in the '50's at the advice of his friends he studied for the ministry, but before completing his studies the Civil War broke out and he was drafted as a recruit for the army but was soon discharged, doing no service as a soldier. At the close of the war he lost his wife and had a long spell of sickness himself, after which he gave up the ministry and continued farming.
In 1870 he was married to Mrs. Frances Grimm, also of Putnam county. Having lost his second wife, he moved to Wayne county, and from there to Stoddard where he spent several years, but for the last ten or twelve years he has lived with his son, John, in Carter county.
He was a man of a quiet disposition, full of reminiscence, and had a good stock of general information which, together with his good manners and friendly nature, made his company pleasing and interesting.
On July 4, 1909, he attended a picnic on the farm of J. W. Taylor, four miles west of Van Buren, Mo. After enjoying the company of his friends, a good dinner, and public speaking till the crowd was dismissed, he was among the first to start home, seemingly happy and well satisfied. About a half mile from the grounds he was thrown from his horse, receiving injuries from which he died at 11 o'clock the next day.
And thus ended the quiet life of another member of that vast army of unhonored heroes who have braved dangers and endured the toils of pioneer life; the class of men whose ambition, moral courage and Christian fortitude has made of our country what it is today.
"Sweet is the scene when Christians die,
When holy souls retire to rest;
How mildly beams the closing;
How greatly leaves the parting breath.
So fades a summer cloud away;
So sinks the gale when storms are o'er
So gently shuts the eye of day;
So dies a wave along the shore."
J. J. CHILTON
W. A. MARNEY
Death again visits our community taking away its oldest member, W. A. Marney.
W. A. Marney, or more familiarly known as "Grandpa" Marney in this vicinity, was born September 16, 1832 in Iowa Territory. He was reared on a farm and spent most of his time farming. Although raised on the frontier where schools were scarce, he fortunately learned to read and write. At the age of nineteen years he professed faith in Christ and joined the Missionary Baptist Church and for many years held office in his home church, taking a deep interest in religious matters, especially in his home church.
In 1851 he was married to Miss Sena Kearby in Putnam county, Missouri. Six children were born to them--three of whom are yet living--John A. Marney of Van Buren, Wm. Marney of Lawton, Okla., and Mrs. Ellen Gilmore of Redford, Mo.
Late in the '50's at the advice of his friends he studied for the ministry, but before completing his studies the Civil War broke out and he was drafted as a recruit for the army but was soon discharged, doing no service as a soldier. At the close of the war he lost his wife and had a long spell of sickness himself, after which he gave up the ministry and continued farming.
In 1870 he was married to Mrs. Frances Grimm, also of Putnam county. Having lost his second wife, he moved to Wayne county, and from there to Stoddard where he spent several years, but for the last ten or twelve years he has lived with his son, John, in Carter county.
He was a man of a quiet disposition, full of reminiscence, and had a good stock of general information which, together with his good manners and friendly nature, made his company pleasing and interesting.
On July 4, 1909, he attended a picnic on the farm of J. W. Taylor, four miles west of Van Buren, Mo. After enjoying the company of his friends, a good dinner, and public speaking till the crowd was dismissed, he was among the first to start home, seemingly happy and well satisfied. About a half mile from the grounds he was thrown from his horse, receiving injuries from which he died at 11 o'clock the next day.
And thus ended the quiet life of another member of that vast army of unhonored heroes who have braved dangers and endured the toils of pioneer life; the class of men whose ambition, moral courage and Christian fortitude has made of our country what it is today.
"Sweet is the scene when Christians die,
When holy souls retire to rest;
How mildly beams the closing;
How greatly leaves the parting breath.
So fades a summer cloud away;
So sinks the gale when storms are o'er
So gently shuts the eye of day;
So dies a wave along the shore."
J. J. CHILTON
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