Ashland Clipper
Ashland, Kansas
Thursday, March 23, 1922
page 1
Obituary.
Francis Marvin Abell was born in Seymour, Ind., Oct. 29, 1851, and died of pneumonia at the St. Francis hospital, Wichita, March. 18, 1922.
His funeral was held from the Ashland Christian church Monday afternoon, March 20. The services were conducted by Rev. Franklin, who was for many years pastor of this church and who conducted the services when Mrs. Abell passed away in 1911.
Mr. Abell was the sturdy, pioneer type of man who made possible the present development of western Kansas. In the early '70's he and his young wife, journeyed into Kansas in a covered wagon, first settling in Rooks county. Later they staked their claim in Kiowa county where their lad holdings were gradually increased, and Mr. Abell engaged in the cattle business.
In 1904 Mr. Abell came with his family to Clark Co., where he had large ranch interests. Here all of his family continued to live and its members are closely indentified with all business and social enterprises.
Mr. Abell retired from active business in 1916 and since then has spent much time in Wichita, but his life and heart were here on the ranch. He was a frequent visitor and spent many hours riding about with his sons.
Mr. Abell's going is the passing of another one of those "brave hearted pioneers" whose life in itself is western Kansas history of privation, work, self denial, sorrow, on to ultimate success, rest and a peaceful end.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Ashland, Kansas
Thursday, March 23, 1922
page 1
Obituary.
Francis Marvin Abell was born in Seymour, Ind., Oct. 29, 1851, and died of pneumonia at the St. Francis hospital, Wichita, March. 18, 1922.
His funeral was held from the Ashland Christian church Monday afternoon, March 20. The services were conducted by Rev. Franklin, who was for many years pastor of this church and who conducted the services when Mrs. Abell passed away in 1911.
Mr. Abell was the sturdy, pioneer type of man who made possible the present development of western Kansas. In the early '70's he and his young wife, journeyed into Kansas in a covered wagon, first settling in Rooks county. Later they staked their claim in Kiowa county where their lad holdings were gradually increased, and Mr. Abell engaged in the cattle business.
In 1904 Mr. Abell came with his family to Clark Co., where he had large ranch interests. Here all of his family continued to live and its members are closely indentified with all business and social enterprises.
Mr. Abell retired from active business in 1916 and since then has spent much time in Wichita, but his life and heart were here on the ranch. He was a frequent visitor and spent many hours riding about with his sons.
Mr. Abell's going is the passing of another one of those "brave hearted pioneers" whose life in itself is western Kansas history of privation, work, self denial, sorrow, on to ultimate success, rest and a peaceful end.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Ashland Clipper
Ashland, Kansas
Thursday, March 23, 1922
page 1
Obituary.
Francis Marvin Abell was born in Seymour, Ind., Oct. 29, 1851, and died of pneumonia at the St. Francis hospital, Wichita, March. 18, 1922.
His funeral was held from the Ashland Christian church Monday afternoon, March 20. The services were conducted by Rev. Franklin, who was for many years pastor of this church and who conducted the services when Mrs. Abell passed away in 1911.
Mr. Abell was the sturdy, pioneer type of man who made possible the present development of western Kansas. In the early '70's he and his young wife, journeyed into Kansas in a covered wagon, first settling in Rooks county. Later they staked their claim in Kiowa county where their lad holdings were gradually increased, and Mr. Abell engaged in the cattle business.
In 1904 Mr. Abell came with his family to Clark Co., where he had large ranch interests. Here all of his family continued to live and its members are closely indentified with all business and social enterprises.
Mr. Abell retired from active business in 1916 and since then has spent much time in Wichita, but his life and heart were here on the ranch. He was a frequent visitor and spent many hours riding about with his sons.
Mr. Abell's going is the passing of another one of those "brave hearted pioneers" whose life in itself is western Kansas history of privation, work, self denial, sorrow, on to ultimate success, rest and a peaceful end.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Ashland, Kansas
Thursday, March 23, 1922
page 1
Obituary.
Francis Marvin Abell was born in Seymour, Ind., Oct. 29, 1851, and died of pneumonia at the St. Francis hospital, Wichita, March. 18, 1922.
His funeral was held from the Ashland Christian church Monday afternoon, March 20. The services were conducted by Rev. Franklin, who was for many years pastor of this church and who conducted the services when Mrs. Abell passed away in 1911.
Mr. Abell was the sturdy, pioneer type of man who made possible the present development of western Kansas. In the early '70's he and his young wife, journeyed into Kansas in a covered wagon, first settling in Rooks county. Later they staked their claim in Kiowa county where their lad holdings were gradually increased, and Mr. Abell engaged in the cattle business.
In 1904 Mr. Abell came with his family to Clark Co., where he had large ranch interests. Here all of his family continued to live and its members are closely indentified with all business and social enterprises.
Mr. Abell retired from active business in 1916 and since then has spent much time in Wichita, but his life and heart were here on the ranch. He was a frequent visitor and spent many hours riding about with his sons.
Mr. Abell's going is the passing of another one of those "brave hearted pioneers" whose life in itself is western Kansas history of privation, work, self denial, sorrow, on to ultimate success, rest and a peaceful end.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
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