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Louis Burdette “Burd” Dubbs

Birth	:	6 Mar 1871 Burnt Cabins, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	18 Jul 1968 Ransom, Ness County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Ransom Cemetery, Ransom, Ness County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6316986, -99.9156036
Description	:	Louis Burdette Dubbs was born at Burnt Cabins, Penna., March 6, 1871, the elder son of Margaret Elizabeth Aller and Albert M. Dubbs, and passed away at Ransom, July 18, 1968, Ransom’s oldest resident, having passed his 97th birthday by four months and 12 days. As a child of seven years, Burd with his mother and younger brother, came to Kansas to join his father who had taken a homestead a few miles northwest of Ransom in February of 1879. On that farm, still family owned, he grew to manhood. His memories of the rigors of those pioneer days were pleasant... Read More	Louis Burdette Dubbs was born at Burnt Cabins, Penna., March 6, 1871, the elder son of Margaret Elizabeth Aller and Albert M. Dubbs, and passed away at Ransom, July 18, 1968, Ransom’s oldest resident, having passed his 97th birthday by four months and 12 days. As a child of seven years, Burd with his mother and younger brother, came to Kansas to join his father who had taken a homestead a few miles northwest of Ransom in February of 1879. On that farm, still family owned, he grew to manhood. His memories of the rigors of those pioneer days were pleasant ones, walking across country several miles under a cloudless Kansas sky to visit the nearest neighbor, happy associations in the country school near the Dubbs homestead. As a young man, he taught one term of school He and his brother, Charles, attended Central Normal college in Great Bend. There he met another young teacher, Mollie Priestly Curtis. They were married March 30, 1897, and established a home in Ransom which endured for more than 65 years, until her death October 26, 1962. Mr. Dubbs was a Ransom merchant for 58 years, clerking in the Shellenberger and Dubbs store until he opened his own grocery, the L.B. Dubbs Store, in 1920. With the motto “If it isn’t right, we’ll make it right”, he took pride in handling quality produce and enjoyed nothing more than visiting with his customers. His outgoing, cheerful disposition extended a warm welcome to everyone who stepped into his store, the small child with a penny, and the farmer with several cases of eggs. After the death of his wife, Mr. Dubbs continued to live in the family home in Ransom with his younger brother, Charles F. Dubbs, and his two daughters, Mrs. Netta Curry and Mrs. Bertha Whitaker, whose loving care prolonged his happy years far beyond the span of three score and ten. In addition to his brother and daughters, he is survived by a son, Charles E. Dubbs, and daughter-in-law, Florence, of Kansas City; three grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. A faithful member and attendant of Ransom Methodist Church, he taught a Bible Class until advancing years limited his activity. A staunch and vocal advocate of what he believed to be right, he was a long time member of the Prohibition party and the WCTU. He was a candidate for the United States Senate on the Prohibition ticket. The Christian Endeavor society was a major and continuing interest; he and his wife traveled to Chicago and other cities to attend its conventions. Burd was proud of the community in which he lived, always ready to assume his share of responsibility. He served both as a member of the city council and mayor of Ransom. He believed in the basic goodness of mankind, regardless of race or religion. His confidence in his fellow man was an inspiration to many. The scores of friends who knew and valued L.B. Dubbs will miss him but not the meaning of his life which is a continuing presence. Ness Co. News, July 28, 1968

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Louis Burdette “Burd” Dubbs's memorial is located at: Ransom Cemetery, Ransom, Ness County, USA.
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Louis Burdette “Burd” Dubbs death on 18 Jul 1968 in Ransom, Ness County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.6316986
Longitude: -99.9156036

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Moses Dubbs

(1846 - 1927)

Margaret Elizabeth Aller Dubbs

(1848 - 1940)

Spouse

Mollie Priestley Curtis Dubbs

(1873 - 1962)

Siblings

Charles Franklin Dubbs

(1874 - 1968)

Children

Netta Elizabeth Dubbs Curry

(1900 - 1990)

Bertha Mae Dubbs Graham

(1902 - 1997)

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Coordinate: 38.6316986, -99.9156036

2. Cyrus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6833000, -99.8491974

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Coordinate: 38.4587500, -99.8911900

10. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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13. Chenoweth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4211006, -99.8752975

14. Ramsey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.5750008, -99.6414032

15. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.5668983, -99.6406021

16. Bazine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4766998, -99.6956024

17. Mishler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3921300, -99.9910300

18. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8782997, -99.8927994

19. McCracken Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.5758018, -99.5761032

20. Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8800100, -99.7442700

21. Beeler Cemetery
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22. Kunze Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3424988, -99.9047012

23. Alanthus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7731018, -100.2822037

24. White Rock Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6258011, -100.3311005