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FIRESTONE, Peter D. [1] |
- From his obituary: Peter D. Firestone was born in Harrisburg, Pa. May 11, 1828 and died at his home near Dover, KS March 19, 1915 aged 86 years, 10 months and, 8 days. He was very feeble following a severe illness in 1912/13. Peter married Christiana Conn in 1853, moving to Wooster, Ohio in 1858, and to Kansas in 1878. They lived near Topeka for a while and them moved to farm home near Dover. After his wife's death in 1884 he lived with his children. Of eleven children only two survived him: Lucy Lee of Lamel, MS, and Herbert B. of Burlingame, KS. His descendants included 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was a faithful member of the Wakarusa Valley Sunday School Home Dept. When advancing years made work no longer possible, he found a solace in reading. He was always well versed in all the leading topics of the day. His kindly nature endeared him to all, and he was highly respected for his good qualities as neighbor and business man. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Wm. Firestone March 21, 1915, conducted by Rev. C. E. Roberts. Interment was in the Mission Center Cemetery
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Birth |
11 May 1828 |
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA [1] |
- "Peter D. Firestone was born in Harrisburg, Pa. May 11, 1828"
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CENSUS |
12 Jun 1880 |
Mission Township, Shawnee Co., KS [2] |
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1880 US Census: Mission Township, Shawnee Co., KS, p 2B
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CENSUS |
3 May 1910 |
Auburn Township, Shawnee Co., KS [3] |
- Living with family of son William L. Firestone
Widowed
Occupation: none
Can read and write
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1910 US Census: Auburn Township, Shawnee Co., KS, sht 7A
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Death |
19 Mar 1915 |
Dover Township, Shawnee Co., KS [1] |
- "Peter D. Firestone...died at his home near Dover Friday, March 19, 1915 aged 86 years, 10 months and, 8 days....After a severe illness over two years ago Mr. Firestone had been very feeble..."
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Obituary: Peter D Firestone 1915
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Burial |
21 Mar 1915 |
Mission Center Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA [1] |
- "Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Wm. Firestone Sunday the 21st at 10 o'clock and were conducted by Rev. C. E. Roberts. Interment was in the Mission Center Cemetery."
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Headstone: Peter D. and Christiana Firestone
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Person ID |
I1870 |
Main |
Last Modified |
29 Mar 2023 |