Amanuensis Monday - George Linn Obituaries

Obituary: George Linn
April 29, 1926 Argonia Argosy - P. 8, Col. 4
Information collected from:
"Obituaries: Argonia, Kansas and Vicinity"
Volume IV; p. 606

George Linn, son of Jacob and Mary Linn, was born February 12, 1839 at Navarre, Ohio and died at the home of his daughter in Harper, Kansas, April 19, 1926, aged 87 years, 2 months and 7 days,  He was united in marriage to Helen Evangeline West, May 12, 1861.  

To this union were born five children, of which three survive, Mary Jane Keplinger, of Navarre, Ohio, Mrs. Helen Cyphers and Geore W. Linn, both of Harper.  Emma Ida Linn and Dora Blanche Clinton preceded him in death. 

He is survived by three children, seven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren, his wife having preceded him in death May 15, 1924.


Obituary: George Linn
May 6, 1926 Argonia Argosy - P. 1, Col. 4
Information collected from:
"Obituaries: Argonia, Kansas and Vicinity"
Volume IV; p. 606

George Linn, an old settler of Argonia vicinity, was born in Stark County, Ohio, February 12, 1839, and passed away at Harper, Kans, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul Cyphers on April 19, 1926, aged 87 years, 2 months and 7 days.  He was the last of a family of fourteen to be taken in death.  

He was united in marriage to Helen Evangeline West, also of Ohio, on May 12, 1861.  To this union were born five children, three of whom are yet living.  They are Mary Jane Klepinger of Navarre, Ohio, Mrs. Paul Cyphers and George W. Linn, both of Harper.  Emma Ida Linn and Dora Blanche Clinton preceded both the father and mother in death. Besides his three children, he is survived by seven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.


He and his family lived in Ohio until 1885, when they moved to Kansas and settled on a farm near Argonia.

"Uncle George" as he was commonly called, was a good neighbor and was loved by all who knew him.  He was a member of the Argonia Lodge, I.O.O.F. and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.  Funeral services were held from the home in Argonia, Thursday, April 22, 1926, conducted by Rev. Alexander, Presbyterian minister of Wichita.  The I.O.O.F. lodge had charge at the cemetery.

Life's race well run,

Life's work well done,

Life's crown well won;

Now comes rest.

Amanensis Monday - George Linn (Argonia, Kansas) Death Notice

George Linn Death Notice

The Argonia Argosy – Thursday, April 22, 1926, Page 1, Col. 3

George Linn, an old settler, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Helen Cyphers, at Harper, Monday morning, April 19, 1926, at the advanced age of 87 years, 2 months and 7 days. 

Mr. Linn has been in failing health for some time, and several months ago was taken to the home of his daughter at Harper where he gradually grew weaker until the end.

 He has been a resident of the Argonia community for a good many years, living on a farm 1 mile north and one half east of town. His wife died in May, 1924.

He is survived by two daughters and a son.  Funeral services will be held from the home in Argonia, Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock.  Burial will be in Argonia Cemetery (Lot #243).  The Odd Fellows Lodge will have charge of the service at the cemetery.  The Argonia Undertaking Company have charge of the arrangements.