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John Henry Spellman

Birth	:	10 Nov 1859 South Webster, Scioto County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	22 Oct 1935 Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Ebenezer Cemetery, Green, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.3866997, -96.9974976
Description	:	Obit – John Spellman Clay County lost a good citizen in the passing of John H. Spellman. He had lived in the community east of Clay Center for more than thirty years, and during that time he gave daily evidence of reliable qualities of manhood. The story of his life is written as follows: John H. Spellman, son of Herman and Anna Marie Spellman was born in Webster Siota County, Ohio, November 10, 1859. His death on Tuesday, October 22nd, 1935, occurred after an illness of eight months. He nearly attained the age of seventy-seven years. At... Read More	Obit – John Spellman Clay County lost a good citizen in the passing of John H. Spellman. He had lived in the community east of Clay Center for more than thirty years, and during that time he gave daily evidence of reliable qualities of manhood. The story of his life is written as follows: John H. Spellman, son of Herman and Anna Marie Spellman was born in Webster Siota County, Ohio, November 10, 1859. His death on Tuesday, October 22nd, 1935, occurred after an illness of eight months. He nearly attained the age of seventy-seven years. At the age of eight years in 1867, he came with his parents to Lancaster County, Nebr., locating near Olive Branch, post office later called Cramer. On August 11, 1885, he was married to Pauline Beinhardt, who preceded him in death December 31, 1911. To this union three sons were born, Dave, Ben and Clarence. Ben also preceded him in death, Sept. 15, 1916. In 1902, the family moved to Clay County, Kansas, seeking a better place in which to raise a family and located in Clay Center Township. On Nov. 4, 1914, Mr. Spellman was married to Helena Zinke. To this union one son was born, John H., Jr. Mr. Spellman was, since childhood, a member of the Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Cramer Methodist Church in Nebraska. He was Sunday School superintendent at Cramer, later also superintendent of the Ebenezer Church east of Clay Center. Also serving faithfully as local preacher in the same church. He had in his heart the welfare of the congregation. His prayers were that the church might prosper and the people live in harmony and love. He was a constant reader and student of the Bible. He loved it, he preached it, he believed it. His going leaves a vacant place in the congregation and the Ebenezer community. May his mantle fall on others. Mr. Spellman, beloved, respected, believed in, trusted. His life was such that he deserved all the honors bestowed upon him. His life was a blessing, his memory a benediction upon all. He leaves in the immediate family his three sons: Dave, Clarence, and John H. Jr.: his wife, Helena Spellman; one brother, Louis Spellman, and five grandchildren, all of Clay Center, Kansas, besides many friends who will cherish the memory of his kind friendliness to whose faith and guidance they owe many an upward look, many a forward step on the way of life. His godliness was an inspiration to everyone. His influence will live through the years. Many long time friends and neighbors joined the relatives in paying tribute to the memory of Mr. Spellman when final rites were held at the Ebenezer Church east of Clay Center last Thursday afternoon, October 24th. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Walter Berg. He was assisted by Rev. Wm Pommerenke and Rev. A. P. Baecher, former pastors. A quartet composed of Harry Musselman, August Schmidt, Albert Klein and Rev. Walter Berg sang appropriate hymns. The body bearers were C. Steinbach, John Hildenbrand, Ferd Rosenow, F. Klein, C. Wieland and John Roth. Interment was made in the Ebenezer Cemetery. The beautiful floral offerings were silent tokens of regard and sympathy. Source: "Our Ancestors" complied by Leona Shadle and typing and assistance by Darlene (Shadle) Adams

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John Henry Spellman's memorial is located at: Ebenezer Cemetery, Green, Clay County, USA.
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John Henry Spellman death on 22 Oct 1935 in Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.3866997
Longitude: -96.9974976

Family Members:

Parent

Herman Heinrich Spellman

(1819 - 1876)

Anna Maria Schafer Spellman

(1824 - 1878)

Spouse

Pauline Beinhardt Spellman

(1864 - 1911)

Helena Mathilda Anna Zinke Spellman

(1886 - 1964)

Siblings

Rev Adam Henry Spellman

(1846 - 1874)

Lewis Christian “Uncle Lewis” Spellman

(1861 - 1942)

Ida L Spellman

(1864 - 1884)

Children

David Louis Spellman

(1888 - 1969)

Benjamin John Wesley Spellman

(1890 - 1916)

Clarence Daniel Spellman

(1892 - 1979)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ebenezer Cemetery
Green, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3866997, -96.9974976

2. Green Cemetery
Green, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4235992, -96.9882965

3. Lasita Cemetery
Leonardville, Riley County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4092900, -96.9422900

4. Clay County Poor Farm Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3772700, -97.0727000

5. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Leonardville, Riley County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4371210, -96.9426730

6. Broughton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3306007, -97.0535965

7. Fancy Creek Cemetery
Green, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4668999, -96.9969025

8. Hayes Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4516983, -97.0811005

9. Bala Cemetery
Bala, Riley County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3053017, -96.9341965

10. Saint Peter and Saint Pauls Catholic Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4005450, -97.1236680

11. Brethren in Christ Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4810982, -97.0344009

12. Greenwood Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4011002, -97.1275024

13. Leonardville Cemetery
Leonardville, Riley County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3792000, -96.8589020

14. Gilbert Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2853012, -97.0625000

15. Milo Chapman Gravesite
Broughton, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2888500, -97.0724400

16. Gatesville Cemetery
Wakefield, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2721460, -97.0041380

17. Leonardville United Methodist Cemetery
Leonardville, Riley County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3568700, -96.8493600

18. May Day Cemetery
Center Township, Riley County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4958000, -96.9302979

19. Goshen Central Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5099983, -97.0160980

20. Joseph Sender Family Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5090600, -97.0348800

21. Crooked Creek Cemetery
Randolph, Riley County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4369011, -96.8480988

22. Swedish Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4735985, -97.1268997

23. Republican City Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3431015, -97.1628036

24. Idylwilde Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5097900, -97.0713000