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     George Hernan Newell married Mildred J. Porteous.

     Gilda Zoe Newell was born on 15 March 1930 at Stafford, Stafford Co., KS. She was the daughter of Ralph Boyd Newell and Mary Glen Taylor. Gilda Zoe Newell died on 30 January 1946 at Stafford, Stafford Co., KS, at age 15. She was buried in February 1946 at Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Stafford Co., KS.

     Glen Newell was born circa 1922 at Kansas.¹ He was the son of Glenn James Newell and Gladys Delphine Monroe.¹

     Glenn James Newell was also known as "William".² He was born on 3 May 1897 at Stafford Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Plimpton Kelly Newell and Mary Elizabeth Morford.¹ Glenn James Newell married Gladys Delphine Monroe, daughter of Arthur G. Monroe and E. M. Whited, on 21 August 1919 at Newton, Harvey Co., KS. Glenn James Newell lived on 13 April 1940 at 2037 Market Street, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.² He died on 4 February 1947 at Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, at age 49. He was buried in February 1947 at Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.
Note: The 1940 census clearly shows the second child to have been a male named Glen. The 1930 census, Butler County, Kansas, has the name and sex overwritten and changed to a female, "June". Not sure of the correct data for this child. DLB 2016.

     Harry Ellis Newell was born on 24 November 1901 at Stafford Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Plimpton Kelly Newell and Mary Elizabeth Morford.¹ Harry Ellis Newell married Viola Ellen Dunn, daughter of Richard Dunn and Nancy A. (?), on 20 January 1923 at Stafford, Stafford Co., KS. Harry Ellis Newell died on 28 January 1965 at Stafford Co., KS, at age 63 Obituary

Harry Ellis NEWELL, son of Plimpton Kelly and Mary Elizabeth Morford NEWELL, was born November 24, 1901, on a farm south of Stafford, Kansas.

He departed this life January 28, 1964, at his home south east of Stafford, at the age of 62 years, 2 months, and 6 days. He spent his entire life in the Stafford community. At the time of his death he was engaged in farming.

He was united in marriage to Viola Ellen DUNN, on January 20, 1923. To this union three sons were born: Donald, Rexford, and Richard. Richard preceded him in death January 5, 1937.

He was a member of the Eureka Methodist church. He was an active member until his death. He was a devoted and loving husband, a loving father, and he was very devoted to his grandchildren.

He leaves to mourn: his devoted wife, Viola; Son, Donald and his wife, Dorothy, their four children, David, Donald, Dorothy, and Duane, all of Stafford. Son: Rexford, and his wife Audra, their children, Ben and Lynette of Liberal, Kansas. Brothers: Clare, and Ralph of Stafford, Raleigh of Santa Anna, California. Sisters: Stella HARGETT of Stafford, and Laura McFADDEN of Mullinville, Kansas.

His other, father, one brother, Glen, and son, Richard preceded him in death.

His passing is also mourned by many relatives and a host of friends that will miss his cheerful smile and pleasant disposition.

Services held at Peacock Memorial Chapel at 2 p.m. January 30. Rev. Cautios Choate and Rev. Ralph Watkins, officiated. Interment in Stafford Cemetery.

The Stafford Courier (KS)-January 30, 1964.

     Henrietta Catherine Newell was born on 7 November 1861 at Virginia. She married Samuel Andrew Jackson Brumback, son of Joseph Brumback and Christina Huffman, on 11 November 1886 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Henrietta Catherine Newell was buried in January 1900 at Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #24721179. She died on 12 January 1900 at age 38.

     Janet Newell was born circa 1927 at Northumberland Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Clifford Tanner Newell and Eva Louella Wagner.¹

     Jessie Cleo Newell was also known as "Jake". He was born on 11 August 1934 at Hunt Co., TX. He was the son of Roscoe Taft Newell Sr. Jessie Cleo Newell married Doralee Maud Shafer, daughter of Benjamin Myers Shafer and Maude Katherine Carter, on 22 May 1953 at Garden City, Glasscock Co., TX. Jessie Cleo Newell died on 14 June 2014 at age 79. He was buried in June 2014 at Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Hunt Co., TX, Findagrave #131452014.

     Jewell Newell was born circa 1920 at Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of Glenn James Newell and Gladys Delphine Monroe.¹

     John Newell was born circa 1775. He married Margaret Snapp, daughter of Philip Snapp and Margaret (?), on 12 December 1796. John Newell died on 28 May 1804 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA.

     John Newell was born in 1789 at Washington Co., TN. He married Sibyl C. Gillette on 29 October 1812 at Greene Co., TN. John Newell died on 11 July 1848 at Greene Co., TN.

     John Henry Newell was born on 8 January 1831. He was the son of William S. Newell and Rosena Swisher. John Henry Newell died on 16 July 1906 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 75.

     Kenneth W. Newell was born on 23 May 1925 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Clifford Tanner Newell and Eva Louella Wagner. Kenneth W. Newell died on 6 June 1925 at Shamokin, Northumberland Co., PA.

     Laura Serena Newell was born on 20 July 1892 at Stafford Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Plimpton Kelly Newell and Mary Elizabeth Morford.¹ Laura Serena Newell married Benjamin William McFadden, son of Jay W. McFadden and Damaris Campbell, on 18 November 1914 at Stafford, Stafford Co., KS. Laura Serena Newell died on 22 March 1974 at Mullinville, Kiowa Co., KS, at age 81

Obituary (findagrave.com):

A former Stafford resident, Mrs. Laura S. McFADDEN, 81, Mullinville, died Friday at Bucklin District Hospital.
She was born July 20, 1892, at Stafford and married Bennie W. McFADDEN on Nov. 18, 1914 at Stafford. He preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 1972.
She was a member of the Bon Tres Club and a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Mullinville, the Pollyanna Club and the United Methodist Church in Grensburg.
She is survived by sons, J. Wayne of Stafford and Arthur Wendell of Mullinville; brothers, Clare NEWELL of Stafford and Rawleigh NEWELL of Sacramento, Calif; sister, Mrs. Stella HARGETT of Stafford; four grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the united Methodist Church, Greensburg.
Rev. Harry C. Walz and Rev. Earl Ford officiated with graveside services conducted at the Stafford Cemetery by the Narcissus Chapter Order Eastern Star of Mullinville at 4:30 p.m.

The Stafford Courier - March 28, 1974.

     Lawrence Austin Newell was born on 7 May 1910 at North Dakota. He was the son of George Hernan Newell and Mildred J. Porteous. Lawrence Austin Newell married Edith McDonald, daughter of Alphonso Burch McDaniel and Jessie Pearl McLain, on 17 June 1938 at Baker City, Baker Co., OR. Lawrence Austin Newell died on 5 February 1982 at Boise, Ada Co., ID, at age 71.

     Lawrence Bert Newell was born on 16 February 1941 at Boise, Ada Co., ID. He was the son of Lawrence Austin Newell and Edith McDonald. Lawrence Bert Newell died on 30 June 2000 at Boise, Ada Co., ID, at age 59.

     Lewis Newell married Alice Hunsecker, daughter of Aaron Hunsecker and Emma K. Stouffer, on 6 June 1893.

     Lillian M. Newell was born on 23 October 1898. She married James Finley Gibson on 1 December 1926 at Indiana, James was first married to Sarah Alberta Tyner in 1898, Hancock County, Illinois, and had a son, James C. Gibson. It appears that marriage ended in divorce. Lillian M. Newell died on 23 September 1991 at age 92.

     Lois Maxine Newell was born circa 1924 at Stafford Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Everett Clare Newell and Zona Priscilla Reese.¹ Lois Maxine Newell lived in 2012 at Smith Center, Smith Co., KS.

     Mada May Newell was born on 20 June 1886 at Stafford Co., KS. She was the daughter of Richard Raleigh Newell and Sarah Margaret Young. Mada May Newell married Ira Boyd Rundell, son of Ira McChain Rundell and Susan Evelyn Boyd, on 17 November 1909. Mada May Newell died on 4 May 1921 at Pierceville, Finney Co., KS, at age 34 OBITUARY:

Death of Mrs. Ira B. Rundell

The sad news of the sudden death of Mrs. Ira B. Rundell, formerly of this city, but now of Pierceville was recieved here last week and came as a shock to her relatives and friends. She was ill only a few hours, when she was called to answer the final summons to that better home above.

Mada May NEWELL was the youngest daughter of Mrs. R. R. NEWELL. She was born near Stafford, Kansas, June 20, 1886 and died at her home at Pierceville, Kansas, May 4, 1921; age 34 years, 10 months, and 14 days. She was married to Ira B. RUNDELL of this city, November 17, 1909 and to this union four children - Boyd age 8 years, Thelma, age 6 years; Margaret, age 5 and the infant daughter, who went with her mother to the heavenly home - were born. Her father preceded her in death, having passed away five years ago.

Mada was well known in and around the city. Here she grew to womanhood and after completing her education at the country school, she attended the Stafford High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1906. She was converted when a child and joined the Eureka Methodist Church. Since that time she has lived a true Christian life, taking active part in church work. She was a teacher here in Sunday School before her marriage. When she and her husband went to their new home in Ford Co. she united with the Pleasant Valley church and served in the church and Sunday School in every way that she could. In 1916 they moved to Finney Co. and located near Pierceville. She took her church letter and immediately united with the New Hope church near them. She has been a S.S. teacher and S.S. Supt. and a general worked, besides being President of the Ladies Aid at the time of her death. Mada was a noble woman, enjoying the highest esteem of all, and she will be sadly missed in the home, the community and the church.

She leaves her devoted husband, one son, two daughters, her mother, Mrs. Sarah NEWELL, four brothers and three sisters - Pneumbra, Malvin, Hardin, and Brent NEWELL, Mrs. Minnie MINKS, Mrs. Ollie IRVINE and Mrs. Martha DAVIS, all of Stafford, Kans. - other relatives and scores of friends to mourn her early death.

Funeral services were held at the home in Pierceville, Thursday afternoon, conducted by her pastor. The body, accompanied by her husband and children and other relatives, was brought to Stafford that night and taken to the home of her mother, Mrs. Sarah NEWELL. Funeral services were held at the Eureka church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. S. W. Keller, the pastor. The many beautiful floral offerings, in their way, told of the esteem in which she was held. Interment was made in the Stafford Cemetery.

Source:
The Stafford Courier, Saturday, May 12, 1921.

She was buried in May 1921 at Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Stafford Co., KS, Find A Grave Memorial# 91954502.

     Mary Henrietta Newell was born on 27 January 1862 at Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of William Cary Newell and Mary D. Kitzmiller.¹ Mary Henrietta Newell died on 19 February 1921 at age 59.

     Mary L. Newell was born in 1856 at Illinois.¹ She married Wilson D. Triem, son of Peter Andrew Triem and Mary Ann McBride, on 20 March 1880 at Phillips Co., KS, Marriage Book "A", p.178, certificate no. 355. Groom's surname misspelled "Treim". Mary L. Newell died in 1915. She was buried on 12 September 1915 at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, Find A Grave Memorial# 35156809.
Note: Probably the daughter of Lewis and Nancy (Johnson) Newell, listed with son William in the 1880 census, Crystal Twp., Phillips County, Kansas.

     Myrtle Newell was born on 14 July 1879 at Richland Co., IL. She was the daughter of Robert Bentley Newell and Nancy Amanda Barnes. Myrtle Newell died on 17 July 1880 at Richland Co., IL, at age 1. She was buried in July 1880 at Bethel Cemetery, Parkersburg, Richland Co., IL, Findagrave #44031037.

     Plimpton Kelly Newell was born on 5 July 1866 at Pulaski Co., KY. He was the son of Richard Raleigh Newell and Sarah Margaret Young. Plimpton Kelly Newell married Mary Elizabeth Morford, daughter of James Torrence Morford and Catherine Ellen Boyd, on 6 November 1889, Seven children born, all living as of 1910 census.¹ Plimpton Kelly Newell died on 5 January 1920 at Stafford Co., KS, at age 53 The people of this city and community were saddened last Saturday evening, when the news was reported that Plimpton K. NEWELL had passed away at 7 o'clock at his home south of town. He had been in poor health for several years, but was able to be up and around most of the time. For several weeks, he has been growing weaker and death was due to chronic myocarditis with fatty degeneration of the heart.

Plimpton Kelly NEWELL was born in Pulaski county, Kentucky, July 5,1866 and died at Stafford, Kansas, January 5, 1920; age 53 years, 5 months and 29 days.

In June 1884 he came to Stafford county, Kansas with his parents, being 18 years of age and he has made his home here ever since that time. He was married November 6, 1889 to Miss Mary MORFORD and to this union seven children were born, five boys and two girls, who are as follows: Clare, Rawleigh, Harry and Ralph NEWELL, who are at home, Mrs. Laura McFADDEN of Mullinsville, Kansas, Glen NEWELL of Towanda, Kansas and Mrs. Stella HARGETT of Stafford.

He was converted and joined the M. E. church at Eureka in the spring of 1890, when Dr. G. W. Akers was pastor. He has been a faithful member ever since and ways always interested in the welfare of the church and everything that was for the good of the church and the community. He was a loving husband and father, a good citizen and a splendid neighbor and was one who was ever thoughtful of the comforts of those around him.

Beside his devoted wife and children, he leaves his mother, Mrs. R. R. NEWELL, four brothers, and four sisters, Hardin NEWELL, P. A. NEWELL, Malvin NEWELL, Brent NEWELL, Mrs. Minnie MINKS, Mrs. Ollie IRVINE, Mrs. Martha DAVIS, all of Stafford, and Mrs. Mada RUNDELL of Pierceville, Kansas, three grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends who mourn his death.

Short funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon, after which services were held at 1:30 o'clock at the Eureka church and were conducted by Dr. G. W. Akers, an old friend of the family, assisted by Rev. S. W. Keller, pastor of the Eureka church. The many beautiful flowers told, in a way, of the esteem in which the deceased was held. His brothers and brothers-in-law, P. A. NEWELL, Hardin NEWELL, Malvin NEWELL, Ira RUNDELL, Fred DAVIS, and Arthur MINKS, were pall-bearers. Interment was made in the Stafford cemetery.

The Courier joins the host of friends in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved relatives in their hour of sorrow.

The Stafford Courier (KS)-January 8, 1920.

He was buried in January 1920 at Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Stafford Co., KS.

     Ralph Boyd Newell was born on 30 July 1906 at Stafford Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Plimpton Kelly Newell and Mary Elizabeth Morford.¹ Ralph Boyd Newell married Mary Glen Taylor, daughter of Luther Woodson Taylor and Vernie Elizabeth Ziegel, on 26 January 1928 at Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS. Ralph Boyd Newell died on 29 January 1970 at Stafford Co., KS, at age 63. He was buried in February 1970 at Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Stafford Co., KS.

     Rexford Newell was born on 22 August 1926. He was the son of Harry Ellis Newell and Viola Ellen Dunn. Rexford Newell died on 3 October 2001 at age 75. He was buried in October 2001 at Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Stafford Co., KS.

     Richard Frank Newell was born on 8 July 1929 at Stafford Co., KS. He was the son of Harry Ellis Newell and Viola Ellen Dunn. Richard Frank Newell died on 5 January 1937 at Stafford Co., KS, at age 7 Obituary (findagrave.com)

Richard Newell

Richard Frank NEWELL, youngest son of Harry and Viola NEWELL, was born July 8, 1929, at the family home and died at the Feldhut Memorial Hospital at Stafford, Kans., Jan. 5, 1937, age 7 years, 5 months, and 27 days.

Richard had met with a painful accident November 5, and suffered much pain, but seemed to be recovering nicely, when it became necessary to operate again on the broken leg. he was unable to bear the shock and strain, and at about 6:30 o'clock Tuesday evening, he slipped quietly away.

Little Richard had a cheery greeting and smile for all. He lived all his life in the Eureka neighborhood, attended the Eureka church, was a member of the Rose Bud class in Sunday school, and went to the Eureka school. So he will be greatly missed by all his little companions in the neighborhood.

The day he died, while his mother was caring for him, they were speaking of death, and his mother asked him if he would be afraid to die. He looked up into her face and said, "No, mother, I love God."

But his death came as a great shock to the family and friends.

He leaves to mourn his death his father and mother; two brothers, Donald and Rexford; his Grandmother NEWELL and a host of near relatives and friends.

Friends gathered at the family, home, where a short service was held, following which, funeral services were held at the Eureka church Thursday afternoon, Jan. 7, with the pastor, the Rev. Handley, in charge. He was assisted by the Rev. Susie Shrauner, who brought the message and the Rev. Dell Parnham, after which the body was laid to rest in the Stafford cemetery.

The Stafford Courier (KS)- January 14, 1937.

He was buried in January 1937 at Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Stafford Co., KS.

     Richard Raleigh Newell was born on 9 August 1899 at Stafford Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Plimpton Kelly Newell and Mary Elizabeth Morford.¹ Richard Raleigh Newell began military service WW I, Wagoner, U.S. Army. He died on 2 July 1977 at Sacramento Co., CA, at age 77.

     Richard Raleigh Newell was born on 16 January 1844 at Pulaski Co., KY. He married Sarah Margaret Young. Richard Raleigh Newell died on 27 May 1916 at Stafford Co., KS, at age 72. He was buried in May 1916 at Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Stafford Co., KS.

     Robert Bentley Newell was born on 28 December 1849. He married Nancy Amanda Barnes, daughter of John T. Barnes and Margaret Ann Starr, on 30 September 1878 at Richland Co., IL. Robert Bentley Newell died on 4 June 1938 at Olney, Richland Co., IL, at age 88

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Published in the Olney Advocate, Thursday, June 9, 1938:

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Bethel Methodist Episcopal church for Bently Newell, 88, life-long resident of Richland county who died at the Olney Sanitarium Saturday noon of complications sustained after fracturing his hip at the home of his son in Lawrenceville some time ago.

The Rev. E. L. Lawler officiated at the funeral and Interment was in the Bethel cemetery.

Born December 28, 1849, Robert Bentley Newell was the oldest son of ten children born to J. C. and Angeline Newell. His death occurred June 4, 1938, at the age of 88 years, 5 months and six days.

He was married Sept. 30, 1879, to Nancy Amanda Barnes who preceded him in death some 15 years ago. To this union were born two daughters and four sons, Myrtle E. Newell, who died in infancy; Charles E., of Sidney, Mont; James S. of St. Louis; Flossie M. Barnhart, of Olney; Clifford T., of Shamokin, PA and Leslie P., of Lawrenceville.

He is also survived by two brothers, Lawrence, of Minden, Neb., and David E., of LaPorte, IN., and fourteen living grandchildren.

A member of the old Zion Methodist church from early childhood, Mr. Newell later joined the Bethel Methodist church, of which he was a member until his death. Always an active churchman, he served for many years as superintendent of the Sunday school. Teaching several classes in singing, he was always ready to render any service he could to help in the up-building of the Kingdom of God. Known by many and loved by all. Mr. Newell's passing is a distinct loss to the community.

He was buried in June 1938 at Bethel Cemetery, Parkersburg, Richland Co., IL, Findagrave #38633439.