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Rachel Lewis Bales

Birth	:	28 Jul 1828 Meade County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	4 Mar 1925 Kingman, Kingman County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	St Michael and All Angels Churchyard, Twerton, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate	:	51.3809000, -2.3981000
Description	:	OBITUARY GRANDMA BALES A life marking almost a century of time closed at 2:20 on last Thursday afternoon when Grandma Bales passed away at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rut Bales, in the fourth ward, after a fourteen days illness from the flu. Grandma had made her last visit to town the first of January and had been failing since that time. Up until then she had been active, both in body and mind. She was cheerful and happy as she stopped to chat with her friends. Everyone in Kingman knew and loved the dear little old--fashioned... Read More	OBITUARY GRANDMA BALES A life marking almost a century of time closed at 2:20 on last Thursday afternoon when Grandma Bales passed away at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rut Bales, in the fourth ward, after a fourteen days illness from the flu. Grandma had made her last visit to town the first of January and had been failing since that time. Up until then she had been active, both in body and mind. She was cheerful and happy as she stopped to chat with her friends. Everyone in Kingman knew and loved the dear little old--fashioned grandmother with her little bonnet tied under her chin and the pretty old-fashioned shawl thrown about her shoulders. Grandma had been a resident of Kingman since 1880. For the past twenty years, since she had grown older and not able to work so hard, she put in her time coming to town and visiting among her friends. She attended the Sunday school and church services and the G.A.R. Circle. She was a charter member of the G.A.R. Circle, and, since her death, only one charter member, Mrs. Mary Spiegelmire, remains. Funeral services were held for Grandma at the Methodist church at 2:30 Saturday afternoon in charge of her pastor, Rev. A.M. Wilkinson. The ladies of the G.A.R. had charge of the services at the grave. During the services the old hymn, "Going Down the Valley One By One," was sung. This was Grandma's favorite hymn. Internment took place at the Walnut Hill cemetery by the grave of her husband, Alexander Bales, who died Feb. 1, 1883, while they were still living on her farm southwest of Kingman. The flowers surrounding her casket Saturday were beautiful and with each flower that spread its perfume was the kindly thought of some friend gathered through these many years in our midst. Rachel Lewis was born in Meade County, KY., on July 28, 1828, and departed this life on March 4th, 1925, at the age of 97 years, seven months and six days. She was married at the age of fifteen to Alexander Bales at Harrisburg, Ind., in 1843. Mr. Bales was seventeen years her senior. He was born during the War of 1812. Ten children were born to them, six sons and four daughters. The four sons preceded their mother in death. Four of them, Bennie, Johnnie, Joseph and Tommy, died in infancy. The eldest son, James, died in 1865 and Russell died in this city two years ago. The daughters are Mrs. Lucy stillwell of Flanagan, Ill., Mrs. Mary Browning of Kansas City, Mrs. Jennie Simpson and Mrs. Minnie Spiegelmire of this city. Besides the daughters, she leave 20 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Grandma's life dates back through the days of four wars, the Mexican, the Civil war, the Spanish-American war and the World war. In at least the last three she sweat blood for her country along with her brave men. In the civil was her eldest son, James, volunteered and served his country well. Many times, with tears streaming down the face of the dear old mother, has she told of his last letter home saying, "Mother, prepare a good dinner for me" giving the date of his arrival). "I will be home to eat with you." Untiringly we can see the mother about her preparation for her son's arrival, the father going to town to meeet the train on which his son would arrive from selma, Ala., where he had received his discharge. The happy scene changed to sorrow, for on the father's return home his son did not accomopany him but in his pocket was a sad message. A letter written by James' messmate, saying that James had been stricken with the measles the day he should have started ome and that he had died within a few days. He was buried beneath the sod where he fell. This is only one of a hundred other bits of her life history she has recorded in our mind. She had many trials, but in her suffering she became brave. Instead of letting it tend to break her spirit she builded (sic) each heartache into something worth while in her life and in so doing she has spanned this long life with hundred of friends who can look back to Grandma Bales as one of the sweetest woman ever know. Over eighty years ago Grandma was converted and joined the Methodist church and during this time she had walked very close to her Master. Mr. and Mrs. Bales moved to Kingman country from livingston couunty, Ill., in the spring of 1880. Mr. Bales took a claim three miles southwest of Kingman and build a sod shanty on it, where he and his family made their home until after his death in 1883. In the spring of '82 their daughter, Jennie, was married to J.M. Simpson in the sod house. They moved to this city after Mr. Bales death. The hundreds of friends of Grandma Bales join the Journal in extending sympathy to the bereaved daughters in their sorrow. Relatives of Grandma Bales who attended her funeral here Saturday were Mrs. Mary Browning of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Taylor of Penalosa, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Simpson of Rago, and Mrs. Ethel Vaughn of Wichita. (From the Journal, Kingman, KS)

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Rachel Lewis Bales's memorial is located at: St Michael and All Angels Churchyard, Twerton, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England.
When did Rachel Lewis Bales death?
Rachel Lewis Bales death on 4 Mar 1925 in Kingman, Kingman County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 51.3809000
Longitude: -2.3981000

Family Members:

Spouse

Alexander Bales

(1812 - 1883)

Children

Corp Jackson Russell “Rut” Bales

(1854 - 1924)

Ruth Jane “Jennie” Bales Simpson

(1861 - 1927)

Minnie J. Bales Speigelmire

(1870 - 1930)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. St Michael and All Angels Churchyard
Twerton, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3809000, -2.3981000

2. Locksbrook Cemetery
Lower Weston, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3845180, -2.3850300

3. Twerton Cemetery
Twerton, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3802500, -2.3836220

4. Locksbrook St Saviour's Cemetery
Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3867880, -2.3863380

5. Haycombe Cemetery and Crematorium
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3703430, -2.4014760

6. St. Michael's Cemetery
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3859700, -2.3814500

7. Moravian Burial Ground
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3894150, -2.3798150

8. All Saints Churchyard
Weston, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3956850, -2.3881320

9. St. James' Cemetery
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3802000, -2.3722200

10. Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel
Walcot, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3967020, -2.3907434

11. St Peter Churchyard
Englishcombe, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3640600, -2.4088700

12. Holy Trinity Churchyard
Newton St Loe, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3820470, -2.4311300

13. St Mary's Chapel, Queens Square
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3827790, -2.3649790

14. St Mary Magdalen Chapel
Widcombe, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3760486, -2.3643405

15. Bath General Hospital Burial Ground
Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3824715, -2.3614742

16. St James Old Burial Ground
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3798600, -2.3610100

17. Quaker Meeting House
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3823280, -2.3604380

18. St. Mary de Stall Churchyard (Defunct)
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3813350, -2.3600353

19. Ss Michael & Paul Churchyard
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3834970, -2.3596980

20. St. Michael's Burial Ground
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3838810, -2.3594090

21. Bath Abbey
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3815310, -2.3586640

22. Saint Mark's Churchyard
Widcombe, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3766660, -2.3588010

23. Old Orchard Street Catholic Burial Vault
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3800370, -2.3579910

24. St. Swithin Churchyard
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 51.3885480, -2.3594500