John Branch
Transcribed by Linda K. Lewis, Jan, 2015.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 13 Oct 1898, pg. 6.
Died, at his home one and one half miles east of Stilwell, of consumption, at 7 p. m. Monday, October 10, John Branch, age fifty-two years. Deceased was born in Trible county, Kentucky, April 2, 1846, emigrated with his parents while quite young to Indiana and finally located in Kansas in the year 1863. He was one of Johnson county's much esteemed citizens, a man of unblemished reputation for honesty, and integrity of character, who enjoyed the highest esteem of his neighbors and acquaintances. He leaves a son and daughter and a long list of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence on Wednesday the 12 inst. and his remains were buried beside his wife in the Aubry cemetery.
