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Submitted: 5/20/14 • Approved: 5/29/14 • Last Updated: 4/21/18 • R751046-G750878-S3
Adam
Sep. 16, 1830
May 22, 1912
Martha
1832
Dec. 29, 1907
OBITUARY - Adam Francis Stutesman was born in Clark county, Indiana, Sept 16, 1830, and died at Eldorado Springs, Mo., May 22, 1912.
He was married to Martha Jane Anderson Sept 14, 1853 [sic]. To this union were born eleven children: four girls and seven boys, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are: J.A. Stutesman, Sheridan, Mo.; Mrs B.L. Wilson, Parnell, Mo.; F.T. and C.H. Stutesman, Eldorado Springs, Mo.; Mrs W.A. Griffin, Ottawa, Kansas, Mrs. Frank Gates, Dedrick, Mo.; Mrs Frank McClain, Maryville, Mo., and Mathew Stutesman, Kansas City, Mo.
Mr Stutesman served his country as a member of Co K 68th Volunteers for 37 months during the Civil War.
He was a pleasant and kind hearted man and leaves many friends to mourn his loss.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.P. Thompson, assisted by Rev F.J. Smith, in the Christian church in this city, Friday, May 24th at 2 o'clock. The local G.A.R. Post acted as pall bearers and conducted an impressive service at the Sheridan cemetery where the remains were interred.
THE SHERIDAN ADVANCE, Vol 26 #9 Sheridan, Mo, Thurs. May 30, 1912
OBITUARY - Martha Jane Anderson was born in Bartholomew county, Indiana, in 1832. She died in St Clair county, Missouri, December 29, 1907.
She was united in marriage to A.F. Stutesman Dec 18, 1852.
To this union were born eleven children, two of whom died in infancy.
She was united with the Baptist church in Indiana, and after coming to Missouri united with the Dunkard church, to which faith she remained faithful until her death.
The funeral services were conducted at the Sheridan Methodist church last Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Elder J.E. Shamberger, and interment was made in the Sheridan cemetery.
Contributed on 5/20/14 by robertll
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