Home > United States of America > Nebraska > Douglas County > Omaha > Holy Sepulchre Cemetery > Nancy Kirkpatrick Ritts Safley

Nancy Kirkpatrick Ritts Safley

View larger map

1 / 2

2 / 2

❮ ❯

Nancy Kirkpatrick Ritts Safley

Birth	:	11 Apr 1849 Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	4 May 1907 Washta, Cherokee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2543983, -95.9875031
Description	:	Daughter of Joseph Ritts & Mary Hay. Spouse 1: Elijah Kirkpatrick - married Oct. 11, 1866 in Chickasaw Co., Iowa, on the same date her brother Daniel was married to Mary Catherine Redmond. Marriage ended upon the death of Elijah in 1898. Elijah & Nancy had 7 known children: Mary Ellen, Lucy Alvida, Clement Orestus, Cora Ann, Mabel, James, & Elsie Spouse 2: John Safley - married Dec. 14, 1905, probably in Cherokee Co., Iowa. Marriage ended upon the death of Nancy. No children from this marriage. Nancy is buried with her first husband, and with the Kirkpatrick surname. ---------------------- Obituary provided by a Ritts... Read More	Daughter of Joseph Ritts & Mary Hay. Spouse 1: Elijah Kirkpatrick - married Oct. 11, 1866 in Chickasaw Co., Iowa, on the same date her brother Daniel was married to Mary Catherine Redmond. Marriage ended upon the death of Elijah in 1898. Elijah & Nancy had 7 known children: Mary Ellen, Lucy Alvida, Clement Orestus, Cora Ann, Mabel, James, & Elsie Spouse 2: John Safley - married Dec. 14, 1905, probably in Cherokee Co., Iowa. Marriage ended upon the death of Nancy. No children from this marriage. Nancy is buried with her first husband, and with the Kirkpatrick surname. ---------------------- Obituary provided by a Ritts family descendant; newspaper name & publish date is unknown, but probably from Cherokee Co., & soon after Nancy's death: OBITUARY: Death of Mrs. John Safley Mrs. John Safley died at her home near Washta Saturday morning, May 4, 1907, aged 57 years, 11 months and 7 days. Nancy Ritts was born in Elkhart, Ind., and came to Iowa with her parents at the early age of 5 years, settling in Chickasaw county. She was married to Elijah Kirkpatrick Oct. 11, 1866. She moved with her husband to Cherokee county about 25 years ago and lived in this vicinity since. Mr. Kirkpatrick died about 8 years ago and she was again married Dec 14, 1905, to John Safley, who survives her. She leaves two sons and three daughters as follows: Mrs. Mary Wallace of California; Mrs. Cora Bailey, Clement Kirkpatrick and Jas. Kirkpatrick of Wagner, S.D.; and Mrs. O. Conley of Washta; also five brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Safley was a good woman and made many friends in this community during her long residence here. Many years ago she was converted to Christianity and joined the church. She remained true to her faith and died trusting in Jesus and looking forward with hope. The funeral was conducted by Rev. E.T. Fegtly at the M.E. Church Sunday morning and was largely attended, many being obliged to stand outside the church. The remains were laid to rest in the Washta cemetery. The relatives from away who were here at the funeral were: Mrs. Cora Bailey and children and Jas. Kirkpatrick of Wagner, S.D., Mrs. Ellen Kegley, Frank and Walter Kegley and famlies of Kingsley, Mrs. Downing and daughter of Correctionville. ================= NOTE: The "Mrs. Downing and daughter" mentioned at end of obit is Nancy's sister, Adeline Rosella [Ritts] Downing, and her daughter, Hazel Downing. Ellen, Frank and Walter "Kegley" -- their surname is Cagley.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Nancy Kirkpatrick Ritts Safley's memorial?
Nancy Kirkpatrick Ritts Safley's memorial is located at: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, USA.
When did Nancy Kirkpatrick Ritts Safley death?
Nancy Kirkpatrick Ritts Safley death on 4 May 1907 in Washta, Cherokee County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Nancy Kirkpatrick Ritts Safley's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2543983
Longitude: -95.9875031

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Ritts

(1816 - 1904)

Spouse

Elijah Kirkpatrick

(1839 - 1898)

Siblings

Daniel Ritts

(1846 - 1922)

Adeline Rosella Ritts Downing

(1853 - 1928)

Henry William Ritts

(1864 - 1936)

Children

Elsie Kirkpatrick Conley

(1888 - 1969)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2543983, -95.9875031

2. Douglas County Poor Farm Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2437240, -95.9723480

3. First Central Congregational Columbarium
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2563456, -95.9658365

4. Bohemian Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2388992, -95.9955978

5. Nash Chapel Crypt
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2665090, -95.9721790

6. Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2346992, -95.9966965

7. Ak-Sar-Ben Racetrack Grounds
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2414703, -96.0159607

8. Prospect Hill Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2780991, -95.9593964

9. Calvary Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2364006, -96.0294037

10. Trinity Cathedral Columbarium
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2603900, -95.9393660

11. Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2393990, -96.0355988

12. Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Columbarium
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2492500, -96.0427500

13. Resurrection Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2344208, -96.0365448

14. Graceland Park Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2113991, -95.9785995

15. Countryside Community Church Columbarium
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2483660, -96.0500270

16. Saint Mary Magdalene Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2039420, -95.9850610

17. Golden Hill Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3050003, -95.9744034

18. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2042007, -95.9646988

19. Servants of Mary Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3017170, -96.0258260

20. All Saints Episcopal Church Columbarium
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2785000, -96.0579000

21. Springwell Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3114014, -96.0096970

22. Beth El Cemetery
Ralston, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2117004, -96.0428009

23. Mount Hope Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3041992, -96.0310974

24. Pleasant Hill Jewish Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3185997, -95.9766998