John Grooms, May 10, 1903
John Grooms died at his home, 9 miles northwest of Sparks, Sunday, May 10, 1903 of lagrippe, after a short illness. Mr. Grooms was born in Kentucky on May 10, 1817, and afterwards moved to Gentry Co., Mo. On the 9th day of August 1842 he was married to Miss Martha Hedrick and to this union 14 children were born, 8 boys and 6 girls, 5 of the boys are still living. He leaves 28 grand children and 12 great grandchildren to mourn his loss. Mr. Grooms was one of the pioneer settlers of Missouri when it was opened for settlers and among the first in Cherry county, having come here in the fall of 1883.
"Departed from this world of care,
Into a far and better land,
To meet the loved ones gone before,
And walk upon the golden strand.
2nd obit:
John Grooms died at the home of his son, Aaron, Sunday, May 10, 1903, his birthday, at the age of 86 years. Since 1884 he has been a resident of Cherry county, coming here from Missouri, and was honored and respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. About two years ago his wife died. He was the father of eight boys and six girls, of whom he is survived by five boys. Remains of the decased were laid to rest in the Sparks cemetery Tuesday, May 12th, the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. Ray, of this city. The funeral was largely attended by friends and neighbors who desired to pay their last respects to one they had known so long.
These are both from the Valentine, Nebraska paper.
Contributor: DeWayna Boyd Cherrington (50585001
John Grooms died at his home, 9 miles northwest of Sparks, Sunday, May 10, 1903 of lagrippe, after a short illness. Mr. Grooms was born in Kentucky on May 10, 1817, and afterwards moved to Gentry Co., Mo. On the 9th day of August 1842 he was married to Miss Martha Hedrick and to this union 14 children were born, 8 boys and 6 girls, 5 of the boys are still living. He leaves 28 grand children and 12 great grandchildren to mourn his loss. Mr. Grooms was one of the pioneer settlers of Missouri when it was opened for settlers and among the first in Cherry county, having come here in the fall of 1883.
"Departed from this world of care,
Into a far and better land,
To meet the loved ones gone before,
And walk upon the golden strand.
2nd obit:
John Grooms died at the home of his son, Aaron, Sunday, May 10, 1903, his birthday, at the age of 86 years. Since 1884 he has been a resident of Cherry county, coming here from Missouri, and was honored and respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. About two years ago his wife died. He was the father of eight boys and six girls, of whom he is survived by five boys. Remains of the decased were laid to rest in the Sparks cemetery Tuesday, May 12th, the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. Ray, of this city. The funeral was largely attended by friends and neighbors who desired to pay their last respects to one they had known so long.
These are both from the Valentine, Nebraska paper.
Contributor: DeWayna Boyd Cherrington (50585001
John Grooms, May 10, 1903
John Grooms died at his home, 9 miles northwest of Sparks, Sunday, May 10, 1903 of lagrippe, after a short illness. Mr. Grooms was born in Kentucky on May 10, 1817, and afterwards moved to Gentry Co., Mo. On the 9th day of August 1842 he was married to Miss Martha Hedrick and to this union 14 children were born, 8 boys and 6 girls, 5 of the boys are still living. He leaves 28 grand children and 12 great grandchildren to mourn his loss. Mr. Grooms was one of the pioneer settlers of Missouri when it was opened for settlers and among the first in Cherry county, having come here in the fall of 1883.
"Departed from this world of care,
Into a far and better land,
To meet the loved ones gone before,
And walk upon the golden strand.
2nd obit:
John Grooms died at the home of his son, Aaron, Sunday, May 10, 1903, his birthday, at the age of 86 years. Since 1884 he has been a resident of Cherry county, coming here from Missouri, and was honored and respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. About two years ago his wife died. He was the father of eight boys and six girls, of whom he is survived by five boys. Remains of the decased were laid to rest in the Sparks cemetery Tuesday, May 12th, the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. Ray, of this city. The funeral was largely attended by friends and neighbors who desired to pay their last respects to one they had known so long.
These are both from the Valentine, Nebraska paper.
Contributor: DeWayna Boyd Cherrington (50585001
John Grooms died at his home, 9 miles northwest of Sparks, Sunday, May 10, 1903 of lagrippe, after a short illness. Mr. Grooms was born in Kentucky on May 10, 1817, and afterwards moved to Gentry Co., Mo. On the 9th day of August 1842 he was married to Miss Martha Hedrick and to this union 14 children were born, 8 boys and 6 girls, 5 of the boys are still living. He leaves 28 grand children and 12 great grandchildren to mourn his loss. Mr. Grooms was one of the pioneer settlers of Missouri when it was opened for settlers and among the first in Cherry county, having come here in the fall of 1883.
"Departed from this world of care,
Into a far and better land,
To meet the loved ones gone before,
And walk upon the golden strand.
2nd obit:
John Grooms died at the home of his son, Aaron, Sunday, May 10, 1903, his birthday, at the age of 86 years. Since 1884 he has been a resident of Cherry county, coming here from Missouri, and was honored and respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. About two years ago his wife died. He was the father of eight boys and six girls, of whom he is survived by five boys. Remains of the decased were laid to rest in the Sparks cemetery Tuesday, May 12th, the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. Ray, of this city. The funeral was largely attended by friends and neighbors who desired to pay their last respects to one they had known so long.
These are both from the Valentine, Nebraska paper.
Contributor: DeWayna Boyd Cherrington (50585001
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