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Elijah Grace

Birth	:	4 Oct 1837
Death	:	1906
Burial	:	Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6112800, -70.6443300
Description	:	...and in the spring of 1869 his family took up their abode in the new home. The buffaloes were then numerous in this part of the state and would often rub against the logs or cornere of their house. During the winter of 1868 Mr. Grace hunted buffaloes and trapped wolves for their skins, securing many wolves by strychnine poisoning. The buffalo hams were the only part of the meat that was saleable, and for these they received two dollars each. One dollar was paid for the buffalo hides, and seventy-five cents for the coyote skins and... Read More	...and in the spring of 1869 his family took up their abode in the new home. The buffaloes were then numerous in this part of the state and would often rub against the logs or cornere of their house. During the winter of 1868 Mr. Grace hunted buffaloes and trapped wolves for their skins, securing many wolves by strychnine poisoning. The buffalo hams were the only part of the meat that was saleable, and for these they received two dollars each. One dollar was paid for the buffalo hides, and seventy-five cents for the coyote skins and two dollars for the grey wolves. During the spring of 1869 the Indians were very troublesome and the family frequently had to seek safety in Minneapolis, Mr. Grace was never without his revolver strapped to him and when away from the house his rifle was his constant companion. Minneapolis Messenger, Ottawa County, Kansas, Apr. 5, 1906, page 2: Ada News -- It is with the deepest sorrow we are called upon to record the death of one of our oldest and most esteemed friends, one of the pioneers of Fountain Township and one of the first men we got acquainted with when we came to this section of country, with whom we lived a part of the time, and went together on buffalo hunts, one of the best of men, kind and good hearted, beloved by all who knew him. Elijah Grace was born in Monroe County, Illinois, October 4, 1837, and died in Ottawa County, Kansas, April 1, 1906, aged 68 years, 5 months and 27 days. He was united in marriage to Julian Reed in 1861. (Transcriber's note-- should be Julia Peed.) Eleven children blessed their union, seven girls and four boys, all of whom are living, except one child who died in infancy. In 1883 the wife and mother passed over the river of death, there among the angels to await the coming of her dear companion. Mrs. Thomas Redding, an only sister, survives him. She with all the children, except his daughter Hattie who is in Pennsylvania, were present during his last sickness. Brother Grace was converted and joined the Baptist Church in August, 1859. He came to Kansas, 1868, and was one of the charter members of the Ada District Baptist Church, which was constituted in 1872. He was for many years a deacon of the church. His last days were filled with great suffering which he bore with great Christian patience and fortitude. The good man is now in Heaven with his dear angelic companion, never more to suffer the trials and tribulations of this world and of the flesh. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hudson, pastor of the Baptist Church, who delivered a most excellent eulogy to a large congregation on the good traits and Christian life and example of the deceased, and an eloquent and glowing appeal to the living while in life to prepare for death, for sooner or later all must go to that borne from whence no traveler ever returns. His remains were followed by a large concourse of mourners to Fairview cemetery, there laid to rest until the Archangel shall sound the last trumpet when the dead in Christ shall raise first. We extend our most heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved, and would say, bear up for God doeth all things well. Strive to meet dear father and mother in Heaven where there will be one eternal round of happiness and joy forever among the redeemed. The mourning children and relatives of whom there were about sixty at the funeral, tale this means to extend their heartfelt gratitude to those dear friends who so kindly assisted and cared for their father during his last sickness and death.

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Latitude: 42.6112800
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Family Members:

Spouse

Julia Ann Pead Grace

(1843 - 1884)

Children

Benjamin Franklin Grace

(1864 - 1907)

Laura Agnes Grace Cline

(1869 - 1962)

Thomas Allen Grace

(1871 - 1950)

Olivia Grace Mountain

(1875 - 1946)

Mary Florence Grace Sechrist

(1877 - 1964)

William Elijah Grace

(1879 - 1936)

Lena Julia Grace Coatney

(1881 - 1928)

Effie Ann Grace Sidener

(1884 - 1983)

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