Descendants of John SODEN
Third Generation
15. Sarah Hannah ELLIMAN (Fannie Mary SODEN , John ) was born on 18 Nov 1850 in Warwickshire, England. She died on 04 Jan 1933 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas.
Sarah Hannah Elliman Cowley, daughter of Thomas and Fannie Mary (Soden) Elliman, born 18 November 1850 in Warwickshire, England, died 4 January 1933 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas. Married 8 June 1882 to Thomas Cowley, born 21 December 1845 in England, died 15 February 1921 at his home in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas, son of Hugh and Jane (Kelley) Cowley. They had 7 children, Thomas Hugh, Earl, Helen Rebecca, James Ed, Mary Jane, Inez Ruth and Bessie Derrell.
While Sarah was yet in her infancy her parents emigrated to America, settled in Portage County, Ohio, where she grew to womanhood. In those early days the great western empire was ever inviting and enticing to those of a daring, a pioneering spirit. With that westward moving company of empire builders came this young English lady, had her part in laying the foundation of the great educational system of Kansas. It was there she met and married Thomas Cowley. Sarah was a strong pillar in the Robinson Methodist Episcopal Church.
Tom was a well know pioneer of the Robinson neighborhood.
.CHILDREN OF THOMAS AND SARAH HANNAH (ELLIMAN) COWLEY
1. Thomas Hugh Cowley, son of Thomas and Sarah Hannah (Elliman)
Cowley, died at the age of 5 months, buried in the Rose
Hill Cemetery, Robinson, Brown County, Kansas.
2. Earl Cowley, son of Thomas and Sarah Hannah (Elliman)
Cowley, died 20 February 1894 at the age of 9 months.
buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Robinson, Brown County,
Kansas.
3. Helen Rebecca Cowley, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Hannah
(Elliman) Cowley, married 26 February 1919 to Earnest Alonzo
Flower.
4. James Ed Cowley, son of Thomas and Sarah Hannah (Elliman)
Cowley, born 1884, died 1959. Married 25 November 1920 to
Bessie E. Glaze.
5. Mary Jane Cowley, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Hannah
(Elliman) Cowley, born 1885, died 1971. Married 20 January
1922 to William P. Greer, born 1889, died 1932. They had
2 children, Avis Laverne and Mary Beth.
6. Inez Ruth Cowley, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Hannah (Elliman)
Cowley, born 1887, died 9 August 1961 at Hiawatha, Brown County,
Kansas. Never married.
7. Bessie Derrell Cowley, daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Elliman)
Cowley, born 1 January 1889 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas,
died 25 April 1968 in Horton, Brown County, Kansas. Married
17 July 1918 to John Milton Shivers, born 9 april 1887 in Linn
Creek, Missouri, died 24 March 1968 in Hiawatha, Brown County,
Kansas. They had 9 children, Marvin Lester, Viola, Opal
Adelene, Virginia, Ada, John Milton Jr., Elva, Sarah and Lois.
Hiawatha World June 22, 1882
Marriage Notice
June 8, 1882, at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. J. P. Black, Mr. Thomas Cowley, of Robinson twp., Kan., and Sarah Elliman, of Portage County, Ohio.Brown County World January 13, 1933
Cowley - Sarah Hannah Elliman was born November 18, 1850, in WarwickShire, England. While she was yet in her infancy her parents emigrated to America, settled in Portage county, Ohio, where she grew to womanhood. In those early days the great western empire was ever inviting and enticing to those of a daring, a poineering spirti. With that westward moving company of empire builders came this young English lady, had her part in laying the foundation of the great educational system of Kansas. It was here she met, was united in marraige to Thomas Clowey, June 8, 1882. To this union 7 children were born, 2 having died in infancy. Those who remain in bereavement are: James E. Cowley, Mary J. Greer, Inez R. Cowley, Bessie D. Shivers, Helen R. Fowler; 2 sisters, 1 brother in Ohio; 11 grandchildren, many near relatives; a large circle of friends. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Cowley lived on their farm sourth of Robinson where they reared their family, where the husband-father passed away Feb. 15, 1921. Mrs. Cowley was a life long christian, one of the strong pillars in the Robinson Methodist Episcopal Church of which she had been a member, a spiritual force for many years. Mrs. Cowley was a woman of intellectual refinement. While she was very modest, unassuming, yet there was always an inner radiance that revealed a personality that had so absorbed the spirit, personality of the Christ she loved. Thru years of devotion, study she had become so assimilated to that divine character that the revelation of the apostles declarations as verified in her life, " We shall be like Him." How beautiful in the sight of the Lord was her life and how beautiful in the sight of the Lord was her coronation. How quietly, how peacefully she slipped away to be with her Lord for on Wednesday, Jan. 4 as the evening twilight gathered some unseen heavenly messenger whispered quietly in her ear. "The Master is come and calleth for thee." and with that readiness, response to every heavenly vision that was so characteristic of her, she was gone. The funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 6 at 2 o'clock in the Robinson Methodist Church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. O. Wilson. Interment was in the Robinson cemetery by the side of her husband.
Sarah married Thomas COWLEY, son of Hugh COWLEY and Jane KILLEY, on 08 Jun 1882 in Rev. J. P. Black's Residents. Thomas was born on 21 Dec 1845 in England. He died on 15 Feb 1921 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas.
Demacrat Newspaper February 17, 1921
Cowley - Tom Cowley, well known pioneer of the Robinson neighborhood, dropped dead Tuesday noon, Feb. 15. Blood poison was the cause of his death. Some months ago an ingrown toe nail developed blood poison, and his foot was amputated. Later it became necessary to amputate his leg. He was able to be up and about, when he suddenly collasped and expired. He was about 65 years of age. He is survived by his wife and six children. He had farmed near Robinson for many years. The funeral was held at the home south of Robinson Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. Burial was made in the Robinson cemetery.
Brown County World February 18, 1921
Cowley - Tom Cowley, about 75 years old, died at his home in Robinson, Tuesday, Feb. 15. Several weeks ago Mr. Cowley underwent the amputation of a leg, due to blood poison that developed from an ingrown toe nail. He stood the operation in a remarkable manner. He collapsed suddenly and died. Mr. Cowley is survived by his wife and 5 children. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the home and burial will be made in the Robinson cemetery.
Thomas and Sarah had the following children:
54 M i Thomas Hugh COWLEY died on 20 Feb 1894 from lung fever. Thomas 9 months old when died.
Robinson Index February 23, 1894
Died- The little boy of Thomas Cowley and wife south of town on Tuesday, February 20, 1894, of lung fever, aged about nine months.55 M ii Earl COWLEY 56 F iii Helen Rebecca COWLEY Helen married Earnest Alonzo FLOWER. 57 M iv James Ed COWLEY was born in 1884 in Kansas. He died in 1959. James married Bessie E. GLAZE on 25 Nov 1920. Bessie was born in 1874. She died in 1951. + 58 F v Mary Jane COWLEY 59 F vi Inez Ruth COWLEY was born in 1887. She died on 09 Aug 1961 in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas.
Hiawatha Daily World August 1961
Cowley - Miss Inez Ruth Cowely, 74, formerly a resident of Robinson, died at the Brown County infirmary at 9 o'clock Wednesday night, August 9, 1961, follwoing a five month hospitalization there. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Mary J. Greer and Mrs. Bessie D. Shivers, both of Horton, Kansas, and Mrs. Helen Fowler of San Diego, Calif. Funeral services at Meek's chapel at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 12, will be conducted by the Rev. Lester Owens of Horton. Interment will be at Rose Hill cemetery at Robinson.
Hiawatha Daily World August 14, 1961
Funeral Services
For Miss Cowley.
Funeral services for Miss Inez Cowley were held from Meek's chapel at 3:30 Saturday afternoon, August 12, by the Rev. Lester Owens of Horton. Robert L. Robinson, accompanied by Mrs. H. L. Cook, sang "No Night There" and "In the Gardenn." Body bearers were Donald L. Hodges, Marvin L. Shivers, Henry Spiker, Charles Hartley, George Spiker and Walter Young. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Robinson.+ 60 F vii Bessie Derrell COWLEY
16. Thomas W ELLIMAN (Fannie Mary SODEN , John ) was born on 28 Apr 1852 in England. He died on 13 Nov 1927 in Streetsboroa, Portage County, Ohio.
Thomas W. Elliman, son of Thomas and Fannie Mary (Soden) Elliman, born 28 April 1852 in England, died 13 November 1927 at Streetsboro, Portage County, Ohio. Marrie 20 September 1881 in Streetsboro, Portage County, Ohio to Emma A. Cowley. They had 2 children, Clifford and Chloc.
They resided in Hudson, Summit County, Ohio. They are buried at Evergreen Cemetery at Streetsboro, Portage County, Ohio.
Thomas married Emma A COWLEY, daughter of William Cowley JR and Sarah J OLIN, on 20 Sep 1881 in Streetsboro, Portage County, Ohio.
They had the following children:
+ 61 M i Clifford ELLIMAN + 62 F ii Cloe M ELLIMAN
17. Nettie G ELLIMAN (Fannie Mary SODEN , John ) was born on 02 Nov 1855 in Little York, Summit County, Ohio. She died on 25 Apr 1933 in Ohio.
Nettie G. Elliman, daughter of Thomas and Fannie Mary (Soden) Elliman,
born 2 November 1855 in Little York, Summit County, Ohio, died 25 April 1933. First married Orin B. Bissell and they had one son, Thomas (who was a Ford dealer at Hudson, Ohio). Nettie married the second time to Fred N. Seward, born 1862, died 1928. Fred and Nettie are both buried in Aurora, Portage County, Ohio Cemetery.
Nettie married (1) Orin B BISSELL.
They had the following children:
63 M i Thomas BISSELL
Nettie also married (2) Fred N. SEWARD. Fred was born in 1862. He died in 1928.
18. Edward Henry ELLIMAN (Fannie Mary SODEN , John ) was born on 20 Oct 1865 in Aurora, Portage County, Ohio. He died on 06 May 1941 in Aurora, Portage County, Ohio.
Edward Henry Elliman, son of Thomas and Fannie Mary (Soden) Elliman, born 20 October 1865 in Aurora, Portage County, Ohio, died 6 May 1941 at Aurora, Portage County, Ohio. Married 11 March 1890 in Paris, Portage County, Ohio to Carrie Bell Judd, born 1 January 1868 at Streetsboro, Portage County, Ohio, died 12 June 1949 at Ravena, Portage County, Ohio. They had 3 children, Florence Nettie, Ruth Huldah and Clarence Edward. Edward and Carrie are both buried in Evergreen Cemetery at Streetsboro, Portage County, Ohio.
Edward married Carrie Belle JUDD on 11 Mar 1890 in Paris, Portage County, Ohio. Carrie was born on 01 Jan 1868 in Streetsboro, Portage County, Ohio. She died on 12 Jun 1949 in Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio.
They had the following children:
19. Adda E ELLIMAN (Fannie Mary SODEN , John ) was born on 10 Apr 1867 in Aurora, Portage County, Ohio. She died on 14 Aug 1941 in Doylestown, Portage County, Ohio.
Adda E. Elliman, daughter of Thomas and Fannie Mary (Soden) Elliman, born 10 April 1867 in Aurora, Portage County, Ohio, died 14 August 1941 at Doylestown, Portage County, Ohio. Married Arthur Huffman and they had 3 children, Francis, Ephraim and Frank.
They had the following children:
67 F i Francis HUFFMAN 68 F ii Ephraim HUFFMAN 69 M iii Frank HUFFMAN
21. William Mark SODEN (Joseph , John ) was born in 1851. He died on 18 Oct 1916 in Jefferson, Ohio.
William Mark Soden, son of Joseph and Ann (Saunders) Soden, born 1851, died 18 September 1916 at Jefferson, Ohio. Married Louise Jane Scott, born 1855, died 19 March 1948 in Jefferson, Ohio, daughter of Nelson Scott. They had 2 children Guy Nelson and Mandelene "Maude".
William was a farmer and Louise was a housewife.
William married Louise J SCOTT. Louise was born in 1855. She died on 19 Mar 1948 in Jefferson, Ohio.
They had the following children:
70 M i Guy Nelson SODEN 71 F ii Mandelene SODEN
23. Burritt SODEN (Mark , John ) was born 1 on 26 Aug 1863 in , , Ohio. He died 2 on 23 Jul 1952 in Atchison, , Kansas. Burritt resided in Robinson, Kansas. He Evangelical United Brethren Church. He was employed as in farmer, thresing machine, saw milling.
Burritt Soden, son of Mark and Ann (Cowley) Soden, born 26 August 1863 in Ohio, died 23 July 1952 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas. Married 17 March 1885 to Cinderella "Cinday" Reed, born in Illinois. They had 8 children, Joseph, Albert, Nettie, Charles, William Mark, Clara Mae, George Henry and Howard.
Burritt came to Kansas in 1867 with his parents and sister Ellen. He lived most of his live in the Robinson, Brown County, Kansas community.
While growing up he helped his father with the farming.Information taken from a Map book at the Morrill Public Library - Soden, B., farmer, stock raiser, threshing machine and saw milling outfitters, section 16, township 3, range 18, PO, Robinson, Brown County, Kansas.
CHILDREN OF BURRITT AND CINDERELLA (REED) SODEN
1. Joseph E. Soden, son of Burritt and Cinday (Reed) Soden,
born 7 January 1886 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas, died
25 March 1971 at Robinson, Brown County, Kansas. Married 6
March 1913 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Permelia "Amelia" Cline,
born 10 May 1885 in Kelley, Kansas, died 18 July 1973. They
had one son, Edward Hamilton.
2. Albert Soden, son of Burritt and Cinday (Reed) Soden, born 26
November 1887 at Robinson, Brown County, Kansas, died 16
October 1971 at Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas. Married 24
December 1910 to Jessie Ione McKee, died 5 June 1958. They had
4 children, Elsie Marie, Ruth Irene, Louis Neal and Dayton
Willard.
3. Nettie Soden, daughter of Burritt and Cinday (Reed) Soden, born
18 January 1890, died 3 November 1970 at Atchison, Atchison
County, Kansas. Married 16 August 1910 at Atchison, Atchison
County, Kansas to Earl VanLiew, born 16 August 1888, died 23
January 1955 at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas. They had
2 children, Ralph and Esther Mae.
4. Charles Soden, son of Burritt and Cinday (Reed) Soden, born
10 February 1892 at Robinson, Brown County, Kansas, died 16
October 1944. Married 13 November 1919 in Atchison, Atchison
County, Kansas to Bonnie M. Reed, born 5 May 1901 in Guthrie,
Oklahoma, died 21 October 1996 in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas
daughter of William and Jesse (Cline) Reed. They had 10
children, Marion Charles, Frank Eugene, Ruby Irene, Opal Marie,
Eldamae, June Elaine, Robert LeRoy, Dale Duane, Gerald Gene and
Charlotte Ann.
5. William Mark Soden, son of Burritt and Cinday (Reed) Soden,
born 27 April 1895, died 7 September 1946 south of Robinson,
Brown County, Kansas. Married ____________. They had one
son, Irwin
6. Clara Mae Soden, daughter of Burritt and Cinday (Reed) Soden,
born 19 November 1898 in Guthrie, Oklahoma, died 9 February 1989
at Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas. Married 28 November 1923
in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas to Frank Oaks, born 25
November 1898, died 29 October 1952 at Horton, Brown County,
Kansas. They had no children.
7. George Henry Soden, son of Burritt and Cinday (Reed) Soden, born
14 December 1901 at Robinson, Brown County, Kansas, died 16
June 1967 at Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas. Married 11 March
1921 in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas, to Lola Grace Bland,
born 27 May 1900 in Linn Creek, Missouri, died 14 December 1962
at Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas, daughter of Anvern Mack and
Mary Ann (Sanders) Bland. They had 5 children, Virginia May,
Elva Irene, Oma Grace, Barbara Ann and George William.
8. Howard Soden, son of Burritt and Cinday (Reed) Soden born 21
June 1905, died 26 October 1987, married 17 March 1935 to Dorothy Irene Penrod, born
9 September 1917 at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died 22 November 1995
at Beloit, Kansas. They had 4 children, Naomi Darlene, Gordon
Neal, Richard Lee and Jack Theran.
Little tidbits taken from newspapers while researching family history:Robinson Reporter - Friday October 30, 1891-
Mrs. Bert Soden left last Sunday for Illinois to visit her parents.Brown County World December 21, 1901
The arrival of a fine boy weighing 7 1/2 pounds at Bert Soden's home.Robinson Index - January 14, 1902 - WOODMAN AVE
Soden's threshed fodder last week
Burritt Soden has his house all enclosedRobinson Index January 16, 1902
Mr. and Mrs. John Soden and son Chester, Mrs. Victor and daughter Lola, Mrs. Amanda Cowley, Miss Hattie Soden, and Jesse Gaunon Sunday at B. Soden's. .Robinson Index January 28, 1902
The youngest child of B. Soden fell with a stick in its mouth the other day. The stick run into the roof of its mouth hurting it quite severely.Robisnon Index March 11, 1902
Bert Soden was in Hiawatha last week.
John Soden has purchased a horse of Dan Parker.
Bert Soden hauled logs to the saw mill last week.Robinson Index March 24, 1902
Bert Soden sawed wood for John Ridge one day last week.Robinson Index March 31, 1902
Bert Soden came home from the saw mill Saturday night and returned Monday. The mill is now up toward the river.
1905 Federal Census listed the following information:
Soden - Bert - age - 43
Cinday - age - 39
Joseph - age - 19
Albert - age - 17
Nettie - age - 15
Charles - age - 13
Mark - age - 9
Clara - age - 6
George - age - 4
Robinson Index - December 28, 1939 - Mr. and Mrs. Bert Soden entertained the following Christmas Day: Mr. and Mrs. Earl VanLiew, Ralph, Esther and boy friend from Atchison, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oaks, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Soden, family, Albert Soden, Louis, Mr. & Mrs. Everson, daughter and Mark Soden. There were 33 presents in all.Robinson Index - January 18, 1940 - Meadowbrook Social Club will meet Friday of this week at the home of Mrs. Bert Soden.
Robinson Index - March 7, 1940 - Meadowbrook Social Club
The Meadowbrook Social Club met at the home of Mrs. Bert Soden, February 16. Owing to the bad roads only 10 members and one guest, Mrs. Charles Soden were present. Miss Helen Ramey and Doris Thompson furnished the entertainment of two contests which were won by Mrs. Lester Ramey and Mrs. Emmett Oltjen. The annual election was held, the following officers being elected: President, Mrs. Lester Ramey; Vice-president, Mrs. Ralph Fridell; Secretary, Mrs. Harold Kern; Treasurer, Mrs. George Fridell; Reporter, Mrs. Emmett Oltjen; card and flower committee, Mrs. Louis Fiechter and Mrs. George Fridell.
Delicious refreshments of angel food cake, fruit salad, mints and coffee were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be March 15, with Mrs. T. A. Thompson and Doris, Mrs. L. E. Fiechter and Mrs. Emmett Oltjen as entertainment committee. Answer roll call with an Irish joke - reporter.
Hiawatha Daily World July 24, 1952
Deaths
SODEN - Burritt Soden - 88 died at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 1952, at a nursing home in Atchison, Kansas. Mr. Soden had lived most of his life in the Robison community. He is survived by six children, Joe Soden of Robinson, Albert Soden of Robinson, Mrs. Earl VanLiew of Atchison, Mrs. Frank Oaks of Leona, George Soden of Robison, Howard Soden of Winona, Kansas. Funeral services will be held from the Evangelical United Brethren Church at Robinson at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, July 25, with burial at the Rose Hill Cemetery at Robinson.
Newspaper clipping from Sherry Carter (don't know which paper or the date)
OBITUARY
Soden - Burritt Soden, 88, died Wednesday, July 23, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Earl Van Liew of Atchison, after a long illness. The obituary follows:
Burritt Soden was born in Ohio, August 26, and passed away in Atchison, Kansas, July 23, 1952, at the age of 83 years, 10 months and 23 days.
He came to Kansas with his parents when he was four years old and resided on a farm south of Robinson most of his life. He was united in marriage with Cindy Reed, March 17, 1885, and to this union 8 children were born. Those who survive are 4 sons, Joe, Albert, and George of Robinson, and Howard of Winona, Kansas; 2 daughters, Mrs. Clara Oaks of Leona, and Mrs. Nettie Van Liew of Atchison, Kansas. Also surviving are 27 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife and two sons, Charles and Mark.
During 40 years Mr. Soden operated the old steam engine threshing machine and had threshed grain on every farm in the east half of Brown county. He also operated a saw mill for a few years. He delighted in working with and operating machinery. He was a lover of the outdoors and the sport of fishing. He was a devoted father and will be greatly missed by his family and friends
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, July 25, at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Robinson, with the Rev. Clayton Lehman in charge. Interment was made in Rose Hill Cemetery, Robinson, Kansas.
Burritt married 1 Cinderella REED on 17 Mar 1885. Cinderella was born 2 on 28 Feb 1866 in , , Illinois. She died 3 on 21 Aug 1951 in Horton, Brown County, Kansas. Cinderella on 18 Mar 1945 60th Wedding Anniversary open house. She was employed as in housewife.
1 _MDCL Stroke
Brown County World August 1951
DEATHS:
Soden - Mrs. Burritt Soden, 85 of Robinosn, Kansas, died Tuesday evening, August 21, 1951, at the Horton hospital. She is survived by her husband of the home, six children, Joe Soden, Albert Soden of Robinson, Mrs. Nettie VanLiew of Atchison, Mrs. Clara Oaks, George Soden of Robinson, Howard Soden of Levant, Kansas, several grandchildren. Funeral services will be at the United Brethren church at Robinson Thursday, August 23, at 2 o'clock with burial at the Rose Hill cemetery.Robinson Index August 30, 1951
Obituary - Soden
Cinderella Reed was born Feb. 28, 1866 in Illinois, and passed from this life Tuesday evening, August 21, 1951, at the Horton hospital, following a stroke she suffered August 18 at the home of her daughter in Atchison. She had reached the age of 85 years, 5 months, 21 days.
She came to Kansas when a young girl and has lived here most of her life. She spent many years on a farm 1 1/2 miles south of Robinson.
She was united in marriage with Burritt Soden, March 17, 1885. They celebrated their sixty-sixth wedding anniversary last March. To this union eight children were born. Two sons, Charles and Mark preceded her in death. Those surviving are: Joseph, Albert, George of Robinson, Howard of Winona, Kansas; Mrs. Clara Oaks of Leona; Mrs. Nettie VanLiew of Atchison; and her husband. There are 27 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Soden was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren church at Robinson. She was a kind and loving mother, always considerate of the needs of others.
Funeral services were conducted in the Evangelical United Brethren church August 23, with Rev. Clayton Lehman officiating. Mrs. Wm Taylor and Miss Ferne Brant sang two numbers, "My Faith Looks up to Thee,' and "Near to the Heart of God." Burial was made in the Rose Hill cemetery.From conversation with Mildred Reed Watts and Eldora Reed Hedrick on January 10, 1997, "Aunt Cinday was a large woman and always knew it all and was very strict."
They had the following children:
+ 72 M i Joseph Edward SODEN + 73 M ii Albert SODEN + 74 F iii Nettie SODEN + 75 M iv Charles SODEN 76 M v William Mark SODEN was born 1 on 27 Apr 1895. He died 2 on 07 Sep 1946 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas. William resided in Robinson, Kansas.
Hiawatha Daily World September 9, 1946
MARK SODEN DIED
WHILE DRIVING HIS
CAR NEAR ROBINSON
Mark Soden, 50, of Robinson, apparently died from a heart attack Saturday afternoon about 2 p.m. while driving his car two miles south of Robinson. The car ran into a ditch, but did not overturn.
When Mr. Soden left home Saturday he told relatives that he was on his way to Everest to be married when death occurred. He was take to Dr. V.C. VanVoorhis of Robinson who said death was due to heart attack.
He is survived by his parents Mr Mrs Burritt Soden, two sisters, Mrs. Frank Spokes, ( should be Oaks) Mrs. Earl VanLiew, four brothers, Joe, Albert, Howard, George Soden all of Robinson.
Clipping from Gertie Soden
Mark Soden, 50 years old, died suddenly Saturday afternoon while driving in his car near the lane that leads to the Marion Soden home, several miles south of town. Make and Mrs. Margaret Everton of Everest, had planned to be married Saturday afternoon and he was enroute to her home when death intervened. The exact cause of his death is not known.
Mark had taken his mother, Mrs. Burritt Soden to the home of Mrs. Bonnie Soden. About an hour later, Mrs. Bonnie Soden, family, and Mrs. Burritt Soden started to Horton when they noticed Mark's car in the ditch. They stopped and Mrs. Burritt Soden opened the car door to find her son slumped over in the seat, dead. Numerous cars had passed previously believing there was no one in the car. Apparently he was driving slowly as the car had stalled in a small ditch and was not damaged.
Clipping from Gertie Soden:
The Obituary Follows:
William Mark Soden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Burritt Soden was born April 27, 1896, at Robinson, Kansas, passed this life Saturday, September 7, 1946, at the age of 50 years, 4 months, and 11 days. He was stricken with a heart attack while on his way to Everest. He was to have been married that evening to Mrs. Margaret Everton, of Everest. He served with the National Guard in Co. F of Hiawatha, during World War I, and was a member of the Hedrick Moll Post 148 American Legion, of Robinson.
In December 1936, he united with the United Brethren church on confession of faith, during the pastorate of Rev. M. A. Perkins. For some years he has made his home with his parents, thus providing much assistance and comfort to them.. He was kind and courteous to everyone, therefore having many friends and neighbors.
There remain to mourn his loss, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burritt Soden, of Robinson, one son, Irwin, of Berkeley, Calif.; four brothers, Joe, Albert and George of Robinson, and Howard of Horton: two sisters, Mrs. Frank Oaks of Leona; and Mrs. Earl VanLiew of Atchison. His brother, Charles, proceeded him in death about two years ago. There are many other relatives and host of friends who share this loss.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home with Rev. H. E. Shappell in charge. Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery where the American Legion Conducted the77 F vi Clara Mae SODEN was born on 19 Nov 1898 in Gutherie, Okla. She died on 09 Feb 1989 in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas.
Hiawatha Daily World February 10, 1989
DEATHS: OAKS - Clara M Oaks 90, Atchison died February 9, 1989 at a health care center in Atchison, Kansas.
She was born November 19, 1898 in Gutherie, Oklahoma, the daughter of Burritt and Cinderella Reed Soden. She attended school in rural Robinson, Kansas.
Mrs. Oaks was a member of the First Christian Church in Atchison, where she was a former deaconess and a member of the Modern Builders Sunday School class.
She was employed at Woolworth Department store in Atchison for nine years, and later at VanLiew Grocery store in Atchison, retiring in 1972.
She married Frank Oaks November 28, 1923 in Atchison. They farmed south of Hiawatha before moving to a farm near Leona. In 1954, they moved to Atchison.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Becker-Stanton Mortuary in Atchison. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Burial will be at Rose Hill cemetery in Robinson, Kansas.
Information taken from funeral paper:
In Memory of
CLARA MAE OAKS
November 19, 1898 February 9, 1989
SERVICES
Sunday, February 12, 1989 2:00 p.m.
Becker - Stanton Mortuary Chapel
OFFICIATING
Rev. John Muncy
Rev. Walter Brant
MUSIC
How Great Thou Art
My God and I
David Henry, Soloist
Marta Myers, Organist
PALLBEARERS
Francis Selman George Hageman
Robert Soden Duane Soden
Gerald Soden John Schletzbaum
INTERMENT
Rose Hill Cemetery
Robinson, KansasClara married Frank OAKS on 28 Nov 1923 in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas. Frank was born on 25 Nov 1898. He died on 29 Oct 1952 in Horton, Brown County, Kansas.
1 _MDCL Robinson Index November 20, 1939 Frank Oaks underwent an appendectomy at the Horton Hospital last Thursday morning. He is making splendid recovery.
Robinson Index December 7, 1939
Frank Oaks returned home from the Horton Hospital Saturday.+ 78 M vii George Henry SODEN + 79 M viii Howard SODEN
25. John SODEN (Mark , John ) was born on 31 Dec 1870. He died on 27 Jan 1947.
John Soden, son of Mark and Ann (Cowley) Soden, born 31 December 1870, died 27 January 1947. Married 24 December 1898 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas to Cora Parker, born 13 December 1874, died 20 June 1915 at the age of 40 years, 6 months and 7 days. They had 2 children John Chester M. and Henry Edward.
Tidbits from newspaper articles while researching family history:
Robinson Index September 18, 1896
John Soden is down with fever.Robinson Index January 16, 1902
Mr. and Mrs. John Soden and son Chester, Mrs. Victor and daughter Lola, Mrs. Amanda Cowley, Miss Hattie Soden, and Jesse Gaunon Sunday at B. Soden's.Robinson Index March 11, 1902
John Soden has purchased a horse of Dan Parker.Robinson Index January 19, 1905
John Soden has been buying some fresh cows and is now milking seven. He ships cream to St Joseph, Missouri.
John married Cora PARKER on 24 Dec 1898 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas. Cora was born on 13 Dec 1874. She died on 20 Jun 1915.
They had the following children:
27. Hattie R SODEN (Mark , John ) was born on 31 Aug 1877. She died on 02 Feb 1942.
Hattie R. Soden, daughter of Mark and Ann (Cowley) Soden, born 31 August 1877, died 2 February 1942 of a heart attack. Married 25 December 1902 at the home of her parents to Albertus "Bert" Furse, born 1867, died 18 May 1842, at his home half mile south of Robinson, Brown County, Kansas. The had one son, Emery.
Robinson Index January 19, 1894
Meadow Brook School - Fannie Moore, teacher perfect attendance in Principal's Room - MD Thuduim, Teacher
Hattie Soden
George Soden
Hiawatha Daily World February 2, 1942
DEATHS: Furse - Mrs. Bert Furse, of Robinson died Monday morning, Feb. 2 following a heart attack. She is survived by her husband, 1 son, 3 brothers. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Hattie married Albertus FURSE on 25 Dec 1902 in home of the bride's parents. Albertus was born in 1867. He died on 18 May 1942 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas.
Hiawatha Daily World May 23, 1942
DEATHS: FURSE - Bert Furse, 74, died at his home half mile south of Robinson Monday, May 18. He had been in failing health for several years. His only survivor is his son, Emery. Mrs. Furse died Feb. 2, 1942. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Furse home with the Rev. J. P. Groh in charge. Interment was made at Rose Hill cemetery Robinson.
Albertus and Hattie had the following children:
82 M i Emery FURSE
39. Waldo H SODEN (Edward , John ) was born on 26 Apr 1870.
Taken from the 1918 Rural Directory of Ashtabula County page 180:
H. W. Soden (Waldo) with two children, was a farmer who owned 80 acres of land at R. D. 1, Jefferson.H. W. Soden (Waldo) was an enterpriseing farmer living in Jefferson township. He was educated in schools of Jefferson, and employed on neighboring farms. He later owned an 80 acre farm. On Dec. 26, 1898, H. W. married Miss Edith Belknap of Austinburg. They had two children and both were well known. Harold Edward, taught agriculture at Forest Grove, Oregon and was a veteren of World War I, having served overseas for fourteen months. Hazel Edith, taught school at Corvallis, Oregon. On November 18, 1918, Mr. Soden was married the second time, to Agnes Edson. She was born at Jefferson, October 21, 1889, daughter of Freeman and Margaret (Doyle) Edson. Mr. Edson, was a well known farmer of the county and died August 10, 1913.
Waldo married (1) Edith BELKNAP on 26 Dec 1898.
They had the following children:
83 M i Harold Edward SODEN 84 F ii Hazel Edith SODEN
Waldo also married (2) Agnes EDSON, daughter of Freeman EDSON and Margaret DOYLE, on 18 Nov 1918. Agnes was born on 21 Oct 1889 in Jefferson, Ohio.
They had the following children:
85 F iii Dorothy Elizabeth SODEN
40. Cora Bell SODEN (Edward , John ) was born on 30 Oct 1872.
They had the following children:
86 F i Vesta COUP 87 F ii Doris COUP 88 F iii Ethel COUP
