Descendants of John SODEN
Fourth Generation
58. Mary Jane COWLEY (Sarah Hannah ELLIMAN , Fannie Mary SODEN , John ) was born in 1885. She died in 1971.
Mary married William Preston GREER on 20 Jan 1922. William was born in 1889. He died in 1932.
They had the following children:
89 F i Avis Laverne GREER 90 F ii Mary Beth GREER
60. Bessie Derrell COWLEY (Sarah Hannah ELLIMAN , Fannie Mary SODEN , John ) was born on 01 Jan 1889 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas. She died on 25 Apr 1968 in Horton, Kansas.
Bessie married John Milton SHIVERS on 17 Jul 1918. John was born on 09 Apr 1887 in Linn Creek, Mo.. He died on 24 Mar 1968 in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas.
They had the following children:
61. Clifford ELLIMAN (Thomas W ELLIMAN , Fannie Mary SODEN , John ) was born on 26 Jun 1882.
Clifford married Clara Eastelle GIDLEY.
They had the following children:
100 F i Myrna A ELLIMAN
62. Cloe M ELLIMAN (Thomas W ELLIMAN , Fannie Mary SODEN , John ) was born on 16 Mar 1890.
Cloe married Fred Ernest ROBINSON.
They had the following children:
101 F i Elizabeth Jane ROBINSON 102 M ii Kenneth William ROBINSON
72. Joseph Edward SODEN (Burritt , Mark , John ) was born on 07 Jan 1886 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas. He died on 25 Mar 1971 in Robinson, Brown Coutny, Kansas.
Births in Brown County Book at Brown County Genealogical Society Donated by Patricia Merrill Hollingsworth
Births: January 7, 1886 Joseph Edward Soden, male, b., Robinson Twp., father Burnett Soden, age 23, b. Ohio, farming. Mother, Cinderella Reed, age 19, b. Illinois, 3rd child of mother, res. Robinson Twp., Brown County Kansas. (note those records show that Joseph was the 3rd child of Cinderella, on Albert's record of birth from the same book shows that Albert is 2nd child of Cinderella.)Hiawatha Daily World March 26, 1971
DEATHS: SODEN
Joseph E. Soden, 85, of Robinson, Kansas died Thursday night March 25, 1971, at the Hiawatha Community Hospital where he had been readmitted February 24. He was born in Robinson January 7, 1886 and had lived in that community all of his life. He operated steam engines for threshing crews for many years, and in the later years operated a saw mill in and round the Robinson community until January, 1961. He was married to Permelia Cline on March 6, 1913 in Gutherie, Oklahoma. She survives at the Brown County Infirmary. He is also survived by one son, Edward H. Soden, a patient at the VA Hospital in Topeka; two brothers, Albert Soden of Robinson, and Howard Soden of Downs, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Clara Oaks of Atchison, and one grandson. Funeral services will be held at ten o'clock Monday at the Meek Mortuary Chapel. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery - Robinson.
Joseph married Permelia CLINE on 06 Mar 1913 in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Permelia was born on 10 May 1885 in Kelley, Kansas. She died on 18 Jul 1973.
Brown County World July 20, 1973
Deaths
Soden - Mrs. Permelia "Melia" Soden, 88, Robinson, died at the Brown County Infirmary, where she had resided since March of 1971. Mrs. Soden was born at Kelley, Kans., on May 10, 1835, and resided for several years in Oklahoma before returning to Robinson to make her home. She was married to Joseph Soden in Guthrie, Oklahoma, on March 6, 191, and they farmed for many years near Robinson. Hed died in March of 1971. She was also preceded in death by a son, Edward Soden, in April of 1972. Survivors include two sisters-in-law Mrs. Clara Oaks of Atchison and Mrs. Bonnie Soden of Hiawatha; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held from the Meek Mortuary Chapel at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning, July 20, with the Rev. Leon Hayen officiating. Interment will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Robinson.Funeral Home Paper
In Memory of
Amelia Soden
May 10, 1885 July 18, 1973
Kelly, Kansas Hiawatha, Kansas
SERVICES
The Meek Mortuary Chapel
Hiawtha, Kansas
Ten-thirty o'clock A.M. Friday
July 20, 1973OFFICIATING
The Reverend Leon Hayen
MUSIC
Organist: Mrs. John W. Warren
Vocal Soloist: Mr. Donald Winter
"In the Garden"
"Sunrise Tomorrow"
PALLBEARS
Gerald Soden Marion Soden
Donald Byers Robert Soden
Duane D. Soden George Soden, Jr.
INTERMENT
The Rose Hill Cemetery
Robinson, Kansas
Joseph and Permelia had the following children:
73. Albert SODEN (Burritt , Mark , John ) was born on 26 Oct 1887 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas. He died on 16 Oct 1971 in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansa.
Records of Births in Brown County Kansas - Brown County Genealogical Society donated by Patricia Merrill Hollingsworth
Births
November 26, 1887 Unnamed Soden, male,b., Robinson Twp., father Burnett Soden, age 24, b. Ohio, farmer - mother, Cinderella Reed, age 20, b. Illinois, 2nd child of mother.Information taken from a Map book at the Morrill Public Library - Soden, Albert, Farmer and Stockraiser, section 4, township 3, range 18, PO Robinson, 1890
Hiawatha Daily World October 18, 1971
DEATHS: Albert Soden, 83, Robinson died Saturday afternoon, October 16, 1971, at the Hiawatha Community Hospital where he had been a patient since October 4. He was born in Robinson on November 26, 1887 and had lived in that community most of his life. For the past 14 years he had served as custodian of the Christian Church in Atchison. Survives include two sons, Louis Soden of Lancaster, and Willard Dayton Soden of Atchison, two daughters, Mrs. W. A. (Blondie) Everson of Robinson, and Mrs. Ruth Rice of Clinton, Okla., one brother Howard Soden of Downs, Kansas, one sister Mrs. Clara Oaks of Atchison, 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Meek Mortuary Chapel at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon October 18 with the Rev. Harold Wolf officiating. Internment was at Rose Hill cemetery of Robinson.
Albert married Jessie Ione MCKEE on 24 Dec 1910. Jessie died on 05 Jun 1958.
They had the following children:
+ 104 F i Elsie Marie SODEN + 105 F ii Ruth Irene SODEN + 106 M iii Louis Neal SODEN + 107 M iv Dayton Willard SODEN
74. Nettie SODEN (Burritt , Mark , John ) was born on 18 Jan 1890. She died on 03 Nov 1970 in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas.
Hiawatha Daily World November 4, 1970
DEATHS: VanLiew - Mrs. Nettie VanLiew, 80, a long residence of Atchison, Kansas, died late Tuesday afternoon, November 3, 1970 at an Atchison hospital. Mrs. VanLiew was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Wayne Schletzbaum of Atchison, a son Ralph VanLiew of Long Beach, Calif., a sister Mrs. Frank Oaks of Atchison; three brothers Joseph Soden of Robinson, Albert Soden of Lancaster and Howard Soden of Downs, Kansas.; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Funeral services are pending at the Stanton Mortuary, Atchison.
Nettie married Earl VANLIEW on 16 Aug 1910 in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas. Earl was born on 16 Aug 1888. He died on 23 Jan 1955 in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas.
They had the following children:
108 M i Ralph VANLIEW 109 F ii Esther Mae VANLIEW
75. Charles SODEN (Burritt , Mark , John ) was born on 10 Feb 1892 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas. He died on 16 Oct 1944.
Newspaper clipping sent from Sherry Carter (not know which newspaper) 1941
Farewell Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Soden and family entertained with a farewell dinner Sunday for their son Frankie who left for the U.S. Army Oct. 5. Also the birthdays of Marion and Robert Soden and Robert A. Keeney, the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Keeney of Willis, who is home on a 7-day leave from the U.S. Navy. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Soden and Dayton; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Van Liew of Atchison, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oaks; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Soden and family of Salem, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Marion Soden; P.F.C. Edward Soden who is home on furlo from Ft. Knox, Ky; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Schletzbaum and John Wayne of Atchison; Mrs. Will Everson and Pauline; Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hedrick and Deanna Kay, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Keeney and family of Willis; Robert A. Keeney of U. S. Navy from San Franciso, California; Mr. and Mrs. George Jeffery and Kenneth Lee of Horton; Mrs. Maynard McConnaughey and Erma Maxine of Willis; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Van Liew and Raymond, Frankie; Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Bechtold and Corrine; and Faye Wilson. Making 61 in all.
Hiawatha Daily World October 1944
Charles Soden, accidentally killed Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
He was working with the Brown County Bridge crew near the Kansas - Nebraska State line - 1 mile north - 2 1/2 miles east of District #33 School a steal crane, mounted on a truck, fell on his head, knocking him to the ground. Force, weight of a heavy blow broke his back, fractured a number of bones in his body. His death came as a result of serve shock, cerebral hemorrhage.
Pearl Bruning, Robinson, Glenn Bartley, Hiawatha, and Ray Jimeson, Reserve were working with Mr. Soden at the time of the accident. The Bridge is county and township project.
Following the accident, Mr. Soden was taken to a farm home nearby where he died 1 1/2 hours later. Mr. Soden was too seriously injured to attempt to remove him to the hospital.
He is survived by his wife Bonnie, 5 sones, PFC. Frank E. of the US Army, stationed in Washington St., Marion C. of Robinson, Robert, Duane, and Gerald all of the home at Robinson. Four daughters, Ruby who is employed at defense plant in Kansas City, Mo., Opal who is employed at Spaldings Pharmacy in Hiawatha, Eldamae and June of the home.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 20, at 2:30 p.m. at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Robinson. Rev. C. Shappel officiating. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Robinson, Kansas.
Charles married Bonnie Mae REED on 13 Nov 1919. Bonnie was born on 05 May 1901 in Guthrie, Oklahoma. She died on 21 Oct 1996 in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas. Bonnie was employed as in housewife.
Hiawatha Daily World October 22, 1996
DEATHS: Bonnie M. Soden
Bonnie M. Soden, 95, of Hiawatha died early Monday morning, Oct. 21, 1996 at the Oak Ridge Acres Nursing Home. She was born May 5, 1901 in Guthrie, Okla., the daughter of William and Jesse Cline Reed.
She was a member of the Robinson axillaries to the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Robinson.
Bonnie was married to Charles Soden on Nov. 13, 1919 in Atchison. He preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 1944. She was also preceded in death by a son, Marion Soden on June 5, 1976 and a grandson Mike Widman on Oct. 12, 1985.
Survivors include four sons, Frank Soden , Pasco, Wash., Robert Soden, Duane Soden, and Gerald Soden, all of Hiawatha; five daughters, Ruby Selman of Hiawatha, Opal Byers and Eldamae Widman, both of Lampe, Mo., June Beck, Bartlett, Ill., and Charlotte Hageman of Hiawatha; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Marion (Gertie) Soden, Robinson; two sisters, Mildred Watts and Mrs. Kenneth (Eldora) Hedrick, both of Hiawatha; 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren , as well as many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services are planned for Wednesday, Oct. 23, p.m. at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Robinson, burial to follow services.
Mrs. Soden will lie in state Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Framke Casselman Meek Funeral Home, Hiawatha, where family and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Bonnie Soden Memorial fund that will be designated later by the family.Hiawatha Daily World October 23, 1976
FUNERALS: Bonnie M. Soden
Graveside funeral services form Bonnie M. Soden, 95, of Hiawatha were held at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Robinson, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1996. The Rev. Bob Whitaker, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church of Hiawatha, officiated at the services.
Serving as casketbearers were family members, Greg Soden, Jim Soden, John Byers, Ronald Widman, David Soden, Mike Soden, Chad Soden and Bob Beck. Interment followed the service.
Due to inclement weather Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, family visitation was held Wednesday morning, at the Framke Casselman Meek Funeral Home.
Prior to the service, lunch was provided in Fellowship Hall by the ladies of the Bethany United Church of Christ.
Charles and Bonnie had the following children:
+ 110 M i Marion Charles SODEN + 111 M ii Frank Eugene SODEN + 112 F iii Ruby Irene SODEN + 113 F iv Opal Marie SODEN + 114 F v Eldamae SODEN + 115 F vi June Elaine SODEN + 116 M vii Robert LeRoy SODEN + 117 M viii Dale Duane SODEN + 118 M ix Gerald Gene SODEN + 119 F x Charlotte Ann SODEN
78. George Henry SODEN (Burritt , Mark , John ) was born 1 on 14 Dec 1901 in Robinson, Brown County, Kansas. He died 2 on 16 Jun 1967 in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas from Cancer. George 3 on 10 Mar 1961 Surprise 40th Wedding Anniversary Party. He resided in Leona, Kansas. He was employed as in Farm Hand. He 510-30-1179.
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George Henry Soden, son of Burritt and Lucinda "Cinday" (Reed) Soden was born December 14, 1901 at Robinson, Brown County, Kansas. George spent all his life in Brown County, Kansas. He attended school at Meadow Brook School District #3 from 1909 - 1917. George had 5 brothers (Joseph, Albert, Charles, William Mark, and Howard) and 2 sisters (Nettie and Clara Mae).
While growing up, George helped with the family farm, threshing and at the Soden Saw Mill. George attend Meadow Brook School District #3 from 1910 thru 1917. (the Meadow Brook School house is now the home of Moses and Cecil Walters in Robinson, Kansas.) He married Lola Grace Bland, daughter of Anvern Mack and Mary Ann (Sanders) Bland, on Friday afternoon, March 21, 1921. They were married by Probate Judge Ham in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas. They lived with George's parents when they were first married. To this union 5 children were born, Virginia Mae, Elva Irene,Oma Grace, Barbara Ann and George William. George worked for various farmers in the community to support his family. At the time of his death, he was employed by W. C. Oltjen of Leona, Kansas and had worked for "Bill" for the past 21 years.Brown County World December 21, 1901
The arrival of a fine boy weighing 7 1/2 pounds at Bert Soden's home.
Deaths: Hiawatha Daily World June 16, 1967
SODEN - George Henry Soden, 66, of Leona, Kansas, died Friday, June 16, 1967, at the Hiawatha Community Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Robinson and had lived in Brown County all of his life. He worked for W. C. Oltjen the last 21 years on a farm near Leona. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Virginia) Schaeffer of Willis; Mrs. Charles (Eva) Cress of Bendena; Miss Oma Soden with whom he made his home; and Mrs Bernard (Barabara) Linck of Everest; one son, George W. Soden of Robinson; three brothers, Joe Soden of Robinson, Albert Soden of Lancaster; and Howard Soden of Leona; two sisters, Nettie VanLiew and Mrs. Clara Oaks, both of Atchison; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Meek Mortuary Chapel Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Clyde Mosher and Rev. David Peterson officiating. Interment will be in the Rose Hill cemetery at Robinson.Hiawatha Daily World June 20, 1967
Funeral Services
For George H. Soden
Funeral services for George H. Soden were held at the Meek Mortuary Chapel at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, June 19 with the Rev. Clyde Mosher and the Rev. David Peterson officiating. Mrs. Byron Compton sang "How Great Thou Art" and " The Lord's Prayer" accompanied by Mrs. Clyde Mosher at the organ. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Oltjen and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Geiger assisted with the floral arrangement. Pallbears were Gayle Neely, Harlan Oltjen, Wilbur Geiger, Gerald Soden, Marion Soden and D. Duane Soden. Interment was at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Robinson.
George married 1 Lola Grace BLAND, daughter of Anvern Mack BLAND and Mary Ann SANDERS, on 11 Mar 1921 in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas. Lola was born 2 on 27 May 1900 in Linn Creek, Missouri. She died 3 on 14 Dec 1962 in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas. Lola 4 on 10 Mar 1961 Surprise 40th Wedding Anniversary Party. She resided in Leona, Kansas. She was employed as in housewife.
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Deaths: Hiawatha Daily World December 14, 1962SODEN- Mrs. Lola Grace Soden, 63, wife of George Soden,Sr., who lives southeast of Robinson, Kansas, died at the Hiawatha Community Hospital Friday morning, December 14, 1962,at 7 o'clock following an illness of several weeks. Survivors include her husband, George, and daughter, Miss Oma Soden, of the home; three other daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Schaefer of Willis, Kansas, Mrs. Charles Cress of Troy, Kansas, and Mrs. Bernard Linck of Everest, Kansas, one son George W. Soden, Jr. of Robinson, Kansas; 11 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. P. G. Neely and Mrs. Gertrude Jeffries of Jefferson City, Mo., and Mrs. Mose Walters of Robinson, Kansas; one brother, Anvern Bland of Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral services will be at Meek's Chapel Sunday afternoon, December 16, at 2 o'clock with interment at the Rose Hill cemetery, Robinson, Kansas.
Hiawatha Daily World December 17, 1962
Funeral Services
For Mrs. George Soden, Sr
Funeral services for Mrs. George Soden, Sr were held at Meek's Chapel Sunday afternoon, December 16, 1962 at 2 o'clock by Rev. Richard K Brook and Rev Glenn D Babbs. Oscar Anderson, accompanied by Mrs. Billy Oltjen, sang "Beyond the Sunset" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." Pallbears were Gale Neely, Theadore Neely, Lester Bland, Marion Soden, Dean Walters and Dayton Soden. Assisting with the flowers were Mr Mrs. W.C. Oltjen and Mrs. Dean Walters, interment was at the Rose Hill Cemetery at Robinson.
They had the following children:
+ 120 F i Virginia Mae SODEN + 121 F ii Elva Irene SODEN 122 F iii Oma Grace SODEN + 123 F iv Barbara Ann SODEN + 124 M v George William SODEN
79. Howard SODEN (Burritt , Mark , John ) was born on 21 Jun 1905. He died on 26 Oct 1987.
Howard married Dorothy PENROD on 17 Mar 1935. Dorothy was born on 08 Sep 1917 in Cedar Rapids, Iowas. She died in Nov 1975 in Beloit, Kansas. Dorothy on 17 Mar 1985 observed 50th anniversary open house.
In Memory of
Dorthy I. Soden
September 8, 1917 November 22, 1995
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Beloit, Kansas
Services at
Domoney Funeral Home
Downs, Kansas
November 27, 1995 at 10:00 O'clock A.M.
Officiating Clergyman
Pastor Harry Cross
MUSIC
"In the Garden"
and
"One Day at a Time"
Soloist & Pianist: Connie Jo Hardy
Congregational Hymn: "The Old Rugged Cross"
PALLBEARES
Jack Soden Vernon Domoney
Gordon Soden John Domoney
Garrett Soden Gerald Zimmer
Final Resting Place
Downs Cemetery
Downs, Kansas
Funeral arrangements by
Domoney Funeral Home
Downs, Kansas
Howard and Dorothy had the following children:
125 F i Naomi Darlene SODEN 126 M ii Gordon Neal SODEN 127 M iii Richard Lee SODEN 128 M iv Jack Theran SODEN
