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Warren's paternal 3rd great-grandparents:
Charles Eckles, b. 1715 in Ulster, Northern Ireland and d. Jun. 11, 1783 in Chambersburg, Cumberland, PA. &
Mary Gilkinson, b. 1713 in Cumberland county, PA. and d. 1760 in Chambersburg, Cumberland, PA.
Warren's paternal 2nd great-grandparents:
William Eckles, b. 1740 in County Down, Northern Ireland (where St. Patrick lived and worked in the 4th century) and d. 1822 in Westmoreland, Washington, PA. &
Mary Armstrong, b. 1743 in Cumberland, PA. and d. Aug. 27, 1811 in Washington, Cumberland, PA.
Warren's paternal great-grandparents:
James Eckles, b. 1768 in Lawrence, PA. and...
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Warren's paternal 3rd great-grandparents:
Charles Eckles, b. 1715 in Ulster, Northern Ireland and d. Jun. 11, 1783 in Chambersburg, Cumberland, PA. &
Mary Gilkinson, b. 1713 in Cumberland county, PA. and d. 1760 in Chambersburg, Cumberland, PA.
Warren's paternal 2nd great-grandparents:
William Eckles, b. 1740 in County Down, Northern Ireland (where St. Patrick lived and worked in the 4th century) and d. 1822 in Westmoreland, Washington, PA. &
Mary Armstrong, b. 1743 in Cumberland, PA. and d. Aug. 27, 1811 in Washington, Cumberland, PA.
Warren's paternal great-grandparents:
James Eckles, b. 1768 in Lawrence, PA. and d. 1850 in Mercer, PA.
Elizabeth Berry, b. 1770 in Cumberland, PA. and d. 1840 in Cumberland, PA.
Warren's paternal grandparents:
John Eckles, b. 1800 in Washington County, PA. and d. 1882 in Double Branch, Bates, MO. &
Nancy Frazier, b. 1800 in Washington County, PA. and d. 1860 in IL.
Warren's parents were:
William Eckles, b. Oct. 12, 1835 in Greene, Greene County, PA. and d. Oct. 11, 1900 &
Arabella 'Belle' McGinnis, b. Aug. 1843 in IL.
William Eckles and Arabella McGinnis were married on Sep. 8, 1859 in in Adams County, IL.
William and Arabella Eckles' children were:
1. Martha Alice Eckles, b. Dec. 9 (19), 1860 in Houston Township, Adams County, IL. and d. May 21, 1933 in Burnside, Hancock County, IL. She marr. John Hunter.
2. Dora Ann Eckles, b. Nov. 30, 1862 in IL. and d. Jul. 22, 1948 in Los Angeles county, CA. She marr. John Willard. (bur. in MO.)
3. Wilbur Frazier Eckles, b. Apr. 3, 1865 and d. Mar. 23, 1886
4. Josephine 'Josie' Eckles, b. Jan. 6, 1867 (1868) in IL. and d. Aug. 15, 1938 in Carthage, Hancock, IL.
5. Dr. Warren Franklin Eckles, b. Mar. 25, 1874 in Adams County, IL. and d. Aug. 16, 1934 in York, York County, NE.
6. Ralph Eckles, b. Apr. 6, 1883 in IL. and d. Sep. 1969 in New London, Henry, IA. (the proprietor of the Eckles food market). Ralph's wife was Bessie Gayle Eckles.
York County, Nebraska and Its People: Together with a Condensed History of the State, Volume 2
By Theron E. Sedgwick
Warren F. Eckles, M.D.
Dr. Warren F. Eckles, eye, ear, nose and throat specialist of York, has by reason of broad study and wide experience gained distinction as one of the most eminent physicians west of Omaha in the state of Nebraska. He performs most of the surgical operations of the kind in York and is one of the most successful physicians in the state.
In the acquirement of his education, Dr. Eckles attended the Carthage College, at Carthage, Illinois, for a period of four years, at the termination of which time, deciding upon a professional career, he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk, Iowa, now the University of Iowa. In 1898, he was graduated from this college and commenced practice at Carthage, Illinois, remaining there for two years. In 1900, he removed to York where he engaged in general practice for thirteen years, when he decided to specialize. As a result of this decision, Dr. Eckles discontinued his general practice and devotes his time and practice exclusively to the diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. He has built up a practice and does most of the surgical work of this kind in the county. In keeping abreast with the advances being made in this profession, Dr. Eckles has taken a number of post-graduate courses, attending the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat College of Chicago, taking a course under A.H. Andrews of Chicago, and under Dr. Ketcham of Los Angeles, California. He has made a study of the eye alone under J.E. Vallee of New York, and also in Chicago and Kansas City, and at the Knapp Memorial Hospital in New York.
In 1898, Dr. Eckles was united in marriage to Miss Dora Bower, who was a native of Kansas. One son, Robert, has been born to this union, and is now a sturdy lad of ten years. Mrs. Eckles was also educated in medicine and while attending the College of Physicians and Surgeons, she met her husband. For ten years following their marriage, she practiced with Dr. Eckles, but has now given up her profession. Dr. and Mrs. Eckles attend the Congregational Church.
Politically, Dr. Eckles is a republican, well versed on the questions and issues of the day but without ambition in the line of office holding. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the Masons and the Knights of Pythias, and professionally he is a member of the York County, Nebraska State and the American Medical Association. Dr. Eckles stands very high in professional circles and has one of the largest practices west of Omaha in the state of Nebraska.
Illustrated History of York, York Co., Nebraska
York, Nebraska
Warren F. Eckles
Dr. Eckles was born in Adams County, Illinois in March 1874. After completing country schools, he entered Giddings Seminary of LaHarpe, Illinois in the fall of 1889. He entered Carthage College in the fall of 1890 and after spending four years in this institution entered College of Physicians and Surgeons of Keokuk, Iowa and graduated in 1898. Dr. Eckles practiced at Carthage, Illinois until fall of 1900, from there he removed to York.
In the 1880 U.S. census, 6 yr. old Franklin Eckles, b. in IL., was living in Chili, Hancock, IL. with his
44 yr. old father, William Eckles, a farmer, b. in PA.
38 yr. old mother, Arbell (Arabella) Eckles, b. in IL.
16 yr. old sister, Dora Ann Eckles, b. in IL.
14 yr. old brother, Wilbur F. Eckles, b. in IL.
12 yr. old sister, Josephine Eckles, b. in IL.
2 yr. old cousin, Dora Mc Ginnis, b. in MO.
William's parents were both b. in PA.
Arbell's parents were both b. in KY.
According to the Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, Vol. 2, in the History of Hancock county section, p. 810, there is an entry for Warren Franklin Eckles:
1898, La Harpe, Ill.; regular course at Keokuk; age 24; graduated 1898.
*Note: By the 1900 U.S. census, Warren's father had died and his 56 yr. old widowed mother, Arabelle, a farmer, b. Aug. 1843 in IL. was living in Pilot Grove, Hancock, IL. with her 33 yr. old daughter, Josephine, b. Jan. 1867 in IL.
17 yr. old son, Ralph Eckles, b. Apr. 1883 in IL.
Arabelle's parents were both b. in KY.
Arabelle was the mother of 6 children, 5 still alive by this census.
The Lincoln Star (Lincoln, NE.), P. 2, Col. 1
Mon., Nov. 28, 1904
Item from: HERE IN LINCOLN
The York Ice company has been incorporated by D. N. Blood, W. F. Eckles and C. G. Pfeffer. The company will deal in fuel, feed and ice, and has a capital stock of $45,000 and a paid up capital of $6,000.
In the Jan. 18, 1910 U.S. census, 36 yr. old Warren Eckles, b. in IL., was living off his own income in York Ward 1, York, NE. with his
36 yr. old wife, Dora Eckles, b. in KS.
infant son, Warren Eckles Jr., b. in IL.
20 yr. old domestic servant, Violet Brenek, b. in IL.
22 yr. old nurse, Margret Smiser, b. in MO.
Warren Sr.'s father was b. in PA. and his mother in KY.
Dora's father was b. in IN. and his mother in KY.
This was a first marriage for Warren and Dora. They had been married for 12 years and Dora was the mother of one child. This child does not appear in the 1920 census.
The Nebraska State Journal (Lincoln, NE.), P. 26, last column
Sun., Apr. 1, 1917
Dr. W. F. Eckles, wife and son, Robert, returned home from Los Angeles, where they have been sojourning for the past six weeks.
According to his Sept. 12, 1918 WWI Draft Registration card, 44 yr. old Warren Franklin Eckles, b. Mar. 25, 1874, was married to Dora Bower Eckles and living in York, York county, NE. He was a physician, working on his own account.
He was described as tall and stout, with grey eyes and medium hair. He had no physical disability that would disqualify him from military service.
The Nebraska State Journal (Lincoln, NE.), P. 8, Col. 5
Sun., Mar. 30, 1919
Fire damages Residence
YORK, Neb., March 29 - Fire last evening in the residence of Dr. W. F. Eckles, caused by a short circuit, did damage to the amount of $1,000 before it was discovered.
In the 1920 U.S. census, 45 yr. old Warren F. Eckles, an optician (?) in general practice, b. in IL., was living at 702 Iowa Av. in York City Ward 1, York, NE. with his
43 yr. old wife, Dora Eckles, b. in KS.
9 yr. old son Robert Eckles, b. in NE.
Warren's father was b. in PA. and his mother in IL.
Dora's father was b. in OH. and her mother in KY.
Source: Book: York County, Nebraska and Its people: Together with a Condensed…, Vol. 2, P. 782, Published 1921
From: HISTORY OF YORK COUNTY
Excerpt from: DURING THE 90’S AND SINCE
In 1900 F.G. Snyder, Frank B. Slugger from Kearney County, Edwin Blair hanna from Fillmore County, Henry C. Williams of Johnson County, and Dora Bower Eckles and Warren F. Eckles registered. The latter have been constant practitioners at York since then, but Dora Bower Eckles is not now practicing.
In the 1930 U.S. census, 54 yr. old Warren F. Eckles, an Eye, Ear, Nose, etc. Specialist, b. in IL., was living in a home he owned, valued at $10,000 at 702 Iowa Av. in York City Ward 1, York, NE. with his
53 yr. old wife, Dora B. Eckles, an Authoress of Short Stories, b. in KS.
19 yr. old son, Robert B. Eckles, b. in NE.
Warren's parents were both b. in IL.
Dora's father was b. in OH. and her mother in KY.
Warren was 24 yrs. old and Dora was 23 when they married.
The Lincoln Star, P. 12
Lincoln, Nebraska
Sun., Jun. 26, 1932
STEAL VALUABLE RUGS
YORK, Neb. - Two valuable rugs were stolen this week from the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Eckles, here, the caretaker informed officers. Doctor and Mrs. Eckles are in the east to attend the graduation of their son, Robert, from Harvard University.
From an Aug. 16, 1934 family clipping from The York (York, NE.)
Death Summons Swift
Dr. W. F. Eckles Is Sudden Victim of a Heart Attack
A heart attack, sustained at his home Thursday evening, August 16, resulted in the death of Dr. W. F. Eckles about 6:30. Shortly after returning to his home from his office in his customary health and spirits, he was seized with a fatal attack.
He had not been well for some time but did not believe himself to be in a serious condition.
The end came to this interesting man just as he would have wished it. No long illness, no period of inaction, no sad leave-taking. But a sudden call and a swift answer. He went out of mortal existence in the prime of his professional career, with a laugh in his voice and peace in his heart. He had accomplished 60 years of useful professional and social life.
The annals of his life record that he was born at Carthage, Ill., in March of 1874. There was a good college there which he attended after finishing high school. His four years of college finished, he attended a college for the training of physicians and surgeons at Keokuk. This school has since been absorbed by the University of Iowa.
While attending medical college he met a fellow student in medicine, Miss Dora Bower. A friendship culminated in marriage. Fresh from school, they came to York in 1901 to begin their joint career in medicine, being associated together in the firm of Eckles & Eckles, general practitioners. This partnership of work and interests continued for a number of years. But the senior member of the firm had a desire to specialize in the treatment of diseases of eye, ear, nose and throat. Gradually he entered this branch of medicine and mrs. Eckles in time gave up her professional career. Dr. Eckles never ceased to be a student. Every year he attended clinics and courses to better fit himself for his chosen field of professional endeavor. As his skill became better known, his practice enlarged until his field was composed of many counties of this vicinity. His prestige with those whom he served was shown in the large number of telegrams and letters received by Mrs. Eckles when the news of his death became current.
Bluff, outspoken, straight-to-the-point in all his dealings, he displayed a frankness and positiveness that won him lasting clients and friends. No one ever needed to guess at his positions. They were revealed with a frankness and clarity that was sometimes astonishing but always reassuring and refreshing.
He was affiliated with the medical associations of the nation, state and county. He was a member of the instructional staff for nurses in the Lutheran hospital and was there considered a leader in his line. His interests were first professional, then social. His friendships meant much to him.
He was a member of the Masonic and knights of Pythias orders. He was concerned for the welfare of the community which he esteemed and of which he was a useful part.
He is survived by his wife and a son, Robert, student in Queens college in the University of Oxford, England, now on his way home. He has a brother, Ralph, living at New London, Ia., and two sisters, Miss Josephine Eckles, living at Carthage, Ill., and Mrs. Anna Willard, a resident of Los Angeles, Calif.
Funeral services in keeping with the simple tastes of Dr. Eckles were held in his home Monday morning at ten. Rev. Paul Porter of the United Brethren church read from the Scriptures and offered prayer. Marvin Hersey, Earl Caldwell, Wendell Froid and Dr. R. E. Harry composed a quartet that sang “Crossing the Bar” and “Abide with Me.” The floral tributes were lavish and lovely. A prayer concluded the final rites at the grave in Greenwood cemetery.
From a family clipping, dated: Friday, August 17, 1934
Dies Suddenly Last Evening at Home
Dr. Warren F. Eckles, York Specialist, Victim of Heart Attack; Here Many Years
A heart attack, following a period of failing health, resulted in the death at 6:35 o’clock Thursday evening of Dr. Warren Franklin Eckles, 60, prominent eye, ear, nose and throat specialist, at his home in this city. Dr. Eckles was apparently in his usual health when he returned home from his office in the late afternoon, a short time before his sudden death.
Born at Carthage, Ill., Dr. Eckles received his early education there. He later spent four years in Carthage college. After his graduation from his four year college course, he took up his professional training at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk, Ia., which has since been absorbed by Iowa University. He graduated from his medical course in 1898 and began his practice at Carthage, Ill.
In 1898 the year of his graduation, he was united in marriage to Miss Dora Bower, who was also a practicing physician and a former student at the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Two years later they moved to York where he engaged in a general practice for a period of 13 years.
Wishing to specialize, Dr. Eckles then discontinued his general practice of medicine and took post graduate work in connection with the treatment of eye, ear, nose and throat troubles. During his posy graduate courses, he studied under leading doctors in Chicago, Kansas City, New York City and Los Angeles, Calif.
Since completing his specialist course, Dr. Eckles has confined his practice generally to eye, ear, nose and throat cases which required many major surgical operations of a serious nature. He built up a practice which for many years has extended over many counties in central Nebraska.
He was affiliated with the American, State and County medical associations and was well known among members of the different medical and surgical groups. Due to failing health he was obliged to discontinue his major surgical practice early in the summer.
Dr. Eckles was a member of the teaching staff at the Lutheran hospital nurses’ school and delivered lectures at regular intervals before nurses’ training classes. Besides his work in the nurses school, he did a great deal of work within his professional associations and was well known among members of the different medical and surgical groups. Due to failing health he was obliged to discontinue his major surgical practice early in the summer.
Dr. Eckles was a member of the teaching staff at the Lutheran hospital nurses’ school and delivered lectures at regular intervals before nurses’ training classes. Besides his work in the nurses school, he did a great deal of work within his profession, as a matter of charity.
Beyond his professional affiliations, Dr. Eckles was a member of the Masonic lodge and of the Knights of Pythias and other civic organizations.
Surviving are his widow; one son, Robert Eckles, a student at Queen’s college at Oxford, England; one brother, Ralph Eckles of New London, Ia., and two sisters, Miss Josephine Eckles of Carthage, Ill., and Mrs. Anna Willard of Los Angeles, Calif.
Funeral services will be held at his home, 702 Iowa avenue, Monday morning at ten o’clock. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Lincoln Evening Journal, P. 5
Lincoln, NE.
Fri., Aug. 17, 1934
DR. W. F. ECKLES STRICKEN
Prominent Physician of York Drops Dead at Home
YORK, Neb. - Dr. Warren F. Eckles, prominent York physician, dropped dead at his home at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. He specialized in eye, ear, nose and throat disorders and had a large practice in this vicinity. He was about 60 years old.
Dr. Eckles was educated in the Chicago medical school and had lived in York more than thirty-five years.
He is survived by his wife, Dora B.; and a son, Robert, attending Oxford university in England.
The Lincoln Star, P. 5
Lincoln, NE.
Fri., Aug. 17, 1934
DR. W. F. ECKLES DIES
YORK, Neb., Aug. 17 - Funeral arrangements were being made today for Dr. Warren F. Eckles, 60, prominent York physician who died suddenly late Thursday at his home. A resident of York for more than 35 years, he was widely known as an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist. He is survived by his widow and a son, Robert, a student at Oxford university, England.
The Nebraska State Journal (Lincoln, NE.), P. 2, Col. 4
Mon., Aug. 20, 1934
DR. ECKLES’ RITES TODAY
Funeral Services to Be Held at Home in York
YORK, Neb. - Funeral services for Dr. W. F. Eckles will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at his residence. Dr. Eckles, whose death occurred suddenly Thursday evening from heart trouble, was a prominent ear, nose and throat specialist, having specialized after several years of general practice in medicine.
He is survived by his wife, Dr. Dora B. Eckles, and a son, Robert, who has been studying at Oxford university in England for the past two years. The son took the first boat home on receiving the cablegram announcing his father’s death. |
