Picture of George and Elmira (Saul) Adolph - This photo was obtained by the Kansas State Historical Society while researching the Adolph family after they obtained coverlets made by Henry Adolph. I would like to thank them for sharing this with me.
Lake Andes, S. Dak. - October 17, 1969 - Mrs. Wayne Ramey - Pawhuska, Okla. - In Account With Register of Deeds Charles Mix County, South Dakota
Certified copy of deed and patent 2.00
The marriage license of records show the following: George Adolph Age 30 (age was actually 40) and Myra Saul age 19 married July 20, 1890 at Hamilton Township by David Smith, J.P. Filed in Book 1 Page 3
Note: I received this information via research done by Kansas State Historical Society Museum curator. They obtained this information when they received coverlets made by Henry Adolph. I would like to thank them for sharing this information with me.
This information obtained from Mrs. Jesse Thompson & Pauline Adolph (Mrs. Orial Adolph)
Husband's Name: George Washington Adolph
When Born: December 23, 1851 - Where: Mo?
When Died: June 2, 1939 - Where: Veterans Hospital, Wichita, Kansas
When Buried: June 4, 1939 - Where: Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, KS.
When Married: July 20, 1890 - Where: Hamilton, South Dakota
Married by David Smith, Justice of Peace
His Father: George Adolph
His Mother's Maiden Name: Rebecca Margaret Schmuck
Wife's Maiden Name: Elmira Saul
When Born: April 7, 1871 - Where: South Dakota
When Died: July 8, 1947 - Where: Elk City, Kansas
When Buried: July 10, 1947 - Where: Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, KS.
Her Father: John Saul
Her Mother's Maiden Name: Sary Jane
Children:
Male - Henry Jacob - Born 10 APR 1891 - South Dakota - Died 20 JAN 1955
Male - George Washington - Born 12 FEB 1893 - Pratt, South Dakota
Female - Carrie Agnes - Born 11 JUL 1894
Male - John Clifford - Born 15 DEC 1895
Female - Rosie - Born 7 AUG 1898 - Died young
Female - Maggie May - Born 19 NOV 1900 - Omaha Nebr.
Male - Elmer Lee - Born 27 DEC 1903 - Died 18 MAY 1954
Female - Lula Alica - Born 8 SEP 1905 - near Alma, KS - Died 4 AUG 1949
Female - Helen Anna - 12 AUG 1909 - near Alma, KS
Male - Hubert Ira - Born 20 APR 1915 - Eskridge, KS. - Died 19 MAR 1962
Note: I received this information via research done by Kansas State Historical Society Museum curator. They obtained this information when they received coverlets made by Henry Adolph. I would like to thank them for sharing this inforamation with me.
ADOLPH, George Washington
The Elk City Sun, Vol. 36, No. 38, Page 1
George Washington Adolph was born December 23, 1851 in Gate [sic] County, Missouri, and departed this life at the Veterans' Hospital, Wichita, Kans., on June 2, at the age of 88 years.
He grew to young manhood in Missouri and in 1870 he came to Kansas where he resided a few years after which he went to South Dakota. On July 20, 1890 he was united in marriage to Elmira Saul at Hamilton, in Charles Mix county, South Dakota. To this union 12 children were born; four preceding him in death. They spent the first 30 years of their married life in South Dakota, where most of the children were born.
In 1920 they moved to Kansas and located at Alma, where they lived for 15 years. A few years ago they moved to Elk City and have since made their home here.
In 1868 he enlisted in the United States Calvary, Co. D., and spent almost one year in military service, being honorably discharged in 1869. Since coming to Elk City he accepted Christ in a revival meeting in the Baptist church and was baptized. He spoke often of his faith in Christ and found comfort in that trust. He was a devoted father, a good neighbor and had many friends in this community. He has been in failing health for several years but always found it a pleasure to be with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife and eight children. The children are: Helen Thompson, Junction City, Kans.; Lula Martin, Allen Kans.; Maggie Smith, Melvern, Kans.; Geo. Adolph, Manhattan, Kans.; Elmer Adolph, Admire, Kans.; Henry Adolph, Nampa, Ida; John Adolph, Elk City, and Hubert Adolph of the home address. All of the living children but Henry attended the funeral services. Besides these there are thirty-five grandchildren and many other relatives and friends who will deeply mourn his passing. The memory of a good life will abide in the hearts of those who knew him best even unto the end of the journey.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Christian church and conducted by Rev. Carl Packard. A goodly number of neighbors and friends gathered to pay a last tribute to this venerable veteran. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.
Note: Transcribed by Carrie Hall, great great grandaughter of George Washington Adolph. George's obit lists his birth as Gate County, Missouri. It should read Bates County, Missouri.
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